# Argentina's Industrial Union Criticizes Government Over Manufacturing Decline

UIA Vice President Guillermo Moretti condemns the Argentine government's handling of the manufacturing sector.

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Guillermo Moretti, vice president of the Argentine Industrial Union (UIA), stated during the Day of Industry event that government officials do not know what a factory is. [^1]

According to UIA data, approximately 52,000 direct jobs were lost in the manufacturing sector over the last twelve months. [^2]

Moretti claimed that Economy Minister Luis Caputo is being managed by 'Rivadavia II' and described him as a trader who does not know what a lathe is. [^3]

The UIA reported that industrial activity accumulated a decline of 2.2% during the first half of the year. [^4]

Federal Justice processed two former Anmat officials, Nélida Agustina Bisio and Gabriela Mantecón Fumadó, for their involvement in the adulteration of medicinal substances linked to at least 90 deaths. [^5]

Guillermo Moretti accused the administration of deindustrialization and stated that the manufacturing sector is facing a very difficult moment without dedicated policies. [^6]

Guillermo Moretti, Vice President of the Union Industrial Argentina (UIA), criticized President Javier Milei and Economy Minister Luis Caputo for not understanding the country's industrial reality. [^7]

The government established a new minimum wage update scheme effective September 2026 through April 2027, with the minimum income set to increase to $383,800 in September and $406,400 in December. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Guillermo Moretti, vice president of the Argentine Industrial Union (UIA), stated during the Day of Industry event that government officials do not know what a factory is. (ámbito.com, News)
2. According to UIA data, approximately 52,000 direct jobs were lost in the manufacturing sector over the last twelve months. (ámbito.com, News)
3. Moretti claimed that Economy Minister Luis Caputo is being managed by 'Rivadavia II' and described him as a trader who does not know what a lathe is. (ámbito.com, News)
4. The UIA reported that industrial activity accumulated a decline of 2.2% during the first half of the year. (ámbito.com, News)
5. Federal Justice processed two former Anmat officials, Nélida Agustina Bisio and Gabriela Mantecón Fumadó, for their involvement in the adulteration of medicinal substances linked to at least 90 deaths. (lanacion.com.ar, News)
6. Guillermo Moretti accused the administration of deindustrialization and stated that the manufacturing sector is facing a very difficult moment without dedicated policies. (lanacion.com.ar, News)
7. Guillermo Moretti, Vice President of the Union Industrial Argentina (UIA), criticized President Javier Milei and Economy Minister Luis Caputo for not understanding the country's industrial reality. (lanacion.com.ar, News)
8. The government established a new minimum wage update scheme effective September 2026 through April 2027, with the minimum income set to increase to $383,800 in September and $406,400 in December. (lanacion.com.ar, News)

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