Friday May 27, 2022
  • Venezuela
  • Mexico
  • Colombia
  • Chile
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Podcast
Versión Español
PanAm Post
  • Home
  • Regions
    • South America
    • North America
    • Central America
    • Caribbean
  • Politics
  • Economics
  • Opinion
  • Podcast
  • Authors
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Regions
    • South America
    • North America
    • Central America
    • Caribbean
  • Politics
  • Economics
  • Opinion
  • Podcast
  • Authors
  • Contact
No Result
View All Result
PanAm Post
No Result
View All Result

Home » Argentina Succumbs to Taxi Lobby, Sends Uber Packing

Argentina Succumbs to Taxi Lobby, Sends Uber Packing

Raquel García by Raquel García
April 20, 2016
in Argentina, Featured, News Brief, Politics, South America
0
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
FacebookTwitterTelegramWhatsapp
Uber in Argentina
Uber representatives have insisted that their service is legal in Argentina. (El Tribuno)

EspañolOn Monday, April 18, Buenos Aires officials announced they are going to block the application and webpage of public transportation app Uber in Argentina.

In a press release, the Attorney General Martín Lapadú said the block will be carried out by Ente Nacional de Telecomunicaciones.

“It has been demonstrated that the business in question organizes its activities in the public eye without legal authorization or registration,” said Lapadú. He also explained that precautionary measures are the most appropriate way to bring an end to the constant and persistent violations the company is committing.

Last Friday, Lapadú ordered raids of two residences that were related to Uber’s operations in Argentina.

The same day, officials opened an investigation into possible tax evasion by Uber in Argentina, as well as their improper use of public space.

  • Read More: Argentinean Court Orders Uber to Cease Operations in Buenos Aires

We want to find documentation and evidence in their computers and archives so we can find out about their strategies and commercial turn,” Lapadú said Friday.

He added that the drivers of the application are implicated as well, and could face a penalty of up to two years being banned from driving.

Last Friday, taxi drivers in Buenos Aires closed 25 entrances to the city to protest the start of Uber’s official operations in the country. Road blocks lasted an hour, generating temporary chaos in the capital.

Uber has shown indifference to the massive protest, and announced the service will be free from April 15 through April 20.
“The demand for Uber has been very high. We hope that this promotion will increase it even more, so if you do not find a car at first, have patience and keep trying,” Uber said in a press release.

RelatedArticles

The new socialist supremacisms: a maoist cultural revolution undermines the US

The new socialist supremacisms: a maoist cultural revolution undermines the US

August 21, 2021
GETTR: the powerful weapon of Trump and international right wing

GETTR: the powerful weapon of Trump and international right wing

July 13, 2021

The actions of Attorney General Lapadú join those made by The Contentious and Administrative Court 15, which ordered the government of Argentina to take “necessary action in suspending whatever activity that develops with the company known as Uber.”

Source: Infobae, La Nación.

Tags: Mauricio Macriuber
Previous Post

Exotic Dancers in El Salvador Win Right to Work Battle

Next Post

Mexico’s PEMEX Doomed Despite Government Bailout

Raquel García

Raquel García

Raquel García is a Venezuelan journalist with over 16 years of experience in digital outlets and radios. She currently lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Follow her @venturaG79.

Related Posts

The new socialist supremacisms: a maoist cultural revolution undermines the US
Columnists

The new socialist supremacisms: a maoist cultural revolution undermines the US

August 21, 2021
GETTR: the powerful weapon of Trump and international right wing
United States

GETTR: the powerful weapon of Trump and international right wing

July 13, 2021
News

Maduro’s Trial Falls Behind Despite Coordination Between Interim Government and ICC

June 15, 2021
Three Signs That Elon Musk Has the World at His Fingertips
News

15 Republicans Who Voted Against Trump Are Already Facing the Consequences

February 1, 2021
Three Key Moments to Remind Us That the UN Is a Nest of Oppressive Regimes
Asia

Chinese Regime Silences Relatives of COVID-19 Fatalities During WHO Visit

January 29, 2021
Three Key Moments to Remind Us That the UN Is a Nest of Oppressive Regimes
Analysis

Three Key Moments to Remind Us That the UN Is a Nest of Oppressive Regimes

January 29, 2021
Next Post
Mexico’s PEMEX Doomed Despite Government Bailout

Mexico's PEMEX Doomed Despite Government Bailout

Subscribe free and never miss another breaking story

  • Venezuela
  • Mexico
  • Colombia
  • Chile
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Podcast

© 2020 PanAm Post - Design & Develop by NEW DREAM GLOBAL CORP. - Privacy policy

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Regions
    • South America
    • North America
    • Central America
    • Caribbean
  • Politics
  • Economics
  • Opinion
  • Podcast
  • Authors
  • Contact

© 2020 PanAm Post - Design & Develop by NEW DREAM GLOBAL CORP. - Privacy policy

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Privacy and Cookie Policy.