Von der Thusen Declares Ushuaia Port Surplus Never Existed
Raúl Von der Thusen, a legislator from the Somos Fueguinos party, has raised concerns about the financial situation of the Ushuaia port. He emphasized that the recently approved law, known as Law 1596, intended to support the Obra Social de los Empleados Fueguinos (OSEF), has not provided the expected solutions. According to Von der Thusen, the law has not impacted the port’s funds as claimed.
Ushuaia Port Financial Status
Von der Thusen firmly stated that “not a single cent” has been withdrawn from the Ushuaia port under Law 1596, which was designed to address a financial crisis in the OSEF. He clarified that the port is currently under national intervention and argued that the port’s previous surplus had already been depleted.
Claims About the Surplus
- Von der Thusen stated that the supposed surplus of Ushuaia port was exhausted by the executive branch, through a withdrawal of approximately 4 billion pesos.
- He argued that the law being discussed is often misattributed as the cause of the port’s intervention.
During an interview on “Entre Nosotros” with Radio Provincia, Von der Thusen explained that while the law is still active, it has not fulfilled its intended purpose. Specifically, a provision in Law 1596 required the port to lend resources to the OSEF, but this was contingent on the port having a surplus, which, he asserts, never existed.
Financial Challenges Ahead
Von der Thusen highlighted the financial challenges faced by the OSEF, citing a reported deficit of 56 billion pesos prior to the approval of the 2025 budget. He predicted that this deficit could exceed 85 billion pesos by the year’s end.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Von der Thusen maintains that the discussions surrounding Law 1596 serve merely as a pretext, rather than an effective financial solution. He continues to advocate for transparency and accountability regarding the financial operations of the Ushuaia port and the OSEF.
