In the 19th Ordinary Session, the Deliberative Council of Concordia, presided over by the Vice Mayor Magdalena Reta de Urquiza and the presence of the thirteen council members, approved a series of projects. The most prominent measure was the enactment of the new ordinance of the Concordia Mixed Tourism Entity (EMCONTUR), which received nine votes in favor and the rejection of the Justicialist Party bloc.
New regulations for EMCONTUR
Vice Mayor Reta de Urquiza celebrated the approval, describing the project as a campaign promise of the current administration. "The previous ordinance was impossible to implement. This new regulation truly organizes everything and clearly defines the functions of EMCONTUR," she stated. Reta de Urquiza explained that the project, worked on for over a year, was enacted with urgency due to changes in the Undersecretariat of Tourism, but had the broad support of the private institutions of the Entity, except for one institution that publicly expressed its disagreement. "It was the organizations themselves that requested it be discussed today, on the floor," she concluded.
Recognition of Malvinas female veterans and cultural agenda
The session also served to recognize figures and events of great relevance. Unanimously, the motion by council member Claudia Villalba to declare Guest of Honor three heroines and veterans of the 1982 Malvinas War: María Liliana Colino, Silvia Barrera, and Mariana Florinda Soneira. The council member highlighted that history "hid them" and that today it is "justice to recognize the valor, integrity, courage, and deep love for our flag" that they demonstrated.
In addition, other projects of interest were approved:
New regulations for EMCONTUR
Vice Mayor Reta de Urquiza celebrated the approval, describing the project as a campaign promise of the current administration. "The previous ordinance was impossible to implement. This new regulation truly organizes everything and clearly defines the functions of EMCONTUR," she stated. Reta de Urquiza explained that the project, worked on for over a year, was enacted with urgency due to changes in the Undersecretariat of Tourism, but had the broad support of the private institutions of the Entity, except for one institution that publicly expressed its disagreement. "It was the organizations themselves that requested it be discussed today, on the floor," she concluded.
Recognition of Malvinas female veterans and cultural agenda
The session also served to recognize figures and events of great relevance. Unanimously, the motion by council member Claudia Villalba to declare Guest of Honor three heroines and veterans of the 1982 Malvinas War: María Liliana Colino, Silvia Barrera, and Mariana Florinda Soneira. The council member highlighted that history "hid them" and that today it is "justice to recognize the valor, integrity, courage, and deep love for our flag" that they demonstrated.
In addition, other projects of interest were approved:
- Railway Museum: The 6th National and 5th Provincial Meeting of Railway Museums and Rail Enthusiasts was declared of municipal interest, which will be held in August 2025 at the Convention Center.(Claudia Villalba)
- Cultural events: The folk event "AREPAMOR" (to be held on September 5), the Folk Gala of November 14 at the Odeón Theater, and the cultural event "En Serio", which will take place from August 18 to 22, were declared of municipal interest. (Verónica Del Boca)
- Festivals and exemptions: The 3rd Bicudo Festival in Concordia (September 20 and 21)(Celeste Fuscado) was declared of municipal interest and the Comparsa Emperatriz is exempted from the payment of the Public Entertainment municipal tax for its event on August 16.(Claudia Villalba)