The Concejo Deliberante de Concordia the 2025 legislative cycle formally concluded with the holding of the 34th and final Ordinary Session. The day was a reflection of broad political agreement upon approving, by unanimous consensus of the Juntos por Entre Ríos, Justicialist Party, and La Libertad Avanza blocs, the fundamental General Budget Ordinance Project for Expenses and Calculation of Resources for the 2026 Fiscal Year.
The Vice Mayor and President of the Council, Lic. Magdalena Reta de Urquiza, highlighted the historic nature of the decisions made, focusing on investment in public works and the consolidation of new development axes for the city.
2026 Budget
The main debate of the session revolved around the economic projections for the coming year. Lic. Reta de Urquiza underscored that the total Budget, which amounts to $124 billion, not only contemplates a salary readjustment for municipal personnel aligned with projected inflation, but also an unparalleled investment in infrastructure.
An investment of $18.85 billion is projected for public works. The President of the Council emphasized that this amount represents the "largest investment to be made with own financing" in the recent history of Concordia.
Concordia, Cradle of The Little Prince: New Tourism Axis
In a cultural and tourist turn, the creation of a thematic circuit based on the figure of Antoine de Saint-Exupérywas approved by Ordinance, author of The Little Prince.
The initiative, presented by councilors Silvina Ovelar and Felipe Sastre, contemplates the design and installation of 18 figures of The Little Prince at key points in the city. "We believe it is important that both Concordia's schools and citizens know their city... It can give Concordia a tourist designation,” highlighted the Vice Mayor, projecting a new incentive for regional and international tourism.
Development and Housing: Legal Certainty and Housing Solution
The session served to boost private investment and address social problems:
Recognitions, Immediate Agenda, and Tributes
The Council unanimously approved a series of Resolution Projects and key commemorations:
What's Next: Extraordinary Sessions
To conclude, the Vice-mayor announced that the ordinary period has concluded, but activity will continue. The Deliberative Council will have to meet in extraordinary session in the first days of December to vote on the 2026 Tax Ordinance, whose fiscal relief guidelines have already been announced to the press by Mayor Francisco Azcué.
The Vice Mayor and President of the Council, Lic. Magdalena Reta de Urquiza, highlighted the historic nature of the decisions made, focusing on investment in public works and the consolidation of new development axes for the city.
2026 Budget
The main debate of the session revolved around the economic projections for the coming year. Lic. Reta de Urquiza underscored that the total Budget, which amounts to $124 billion, not only contemplates a salary readjustment for municipal personnel aligned with projected inflation, but also an unparalleled investment in infrastructure.
An investment of $18.85 billion is projected for public works. The President of the Council emphasized that this amount represents the "largest investment to be made with own financing" in the recent history of Concordia.
Concordia, Cradle of The Little Prince: New Tourism Axis
In a cultural and tourist turn, the creation of a thematic circuit based on the figure of Antoine de Saint-Exupérywas approved by Ordinance, author of The Little Prince.
The initiative, presented by councilors Silvina Ovelar and Felipe Sastre, contemplates the design and installation of 18 figures of The Little Prince at key points in the city. "We believe it is important that both Concordia's schools and citizens know their city... It can give Concordia a tourist designation,” highlighted the Vice Mayor, projecting a new incentive for regional and international tourism.
Development and Housing: Legal Certainty and Housing Solution
The session served to boost private investment and address social problems:
- The approval of the first sale of lots in the Industrial Park was finalized under the new regulations approved by this Council. Reta de Urquiza detailed that this measure eliminates the concept of "gifting" the land and provides legal certainty to companies, allowing the money collected to be reinvested directly into infrastructure improvements for the Park (water tank, treatment plant, cameras, and internet).
- A key agreement was endorsed between the IAPV (Autarkic Institute of Planning and Housing) and the Municipality of Concordia, which guarantees a non-reimbursable contribution from the province. This fund will allow for the construction of 15 new homes on already existing slabs in the Agua Patito neighborhood, resuming a plan that had remained unfinished.
Recognitions, Immediate Agenda, and Tributes
The Council unanimously approved a series of Resolution Projects and key commemorations:
- Historical Milestones: The 150th Anniversary of the Concordia Aeronautical Meteorological Station was declared of Municipal Interest, founded during the presidency of Domingo F. Sarmiento. The Concordia meteorological station was established in 1875, shortly after the creation of the National Meteorological Service in 1872 with the objective of systematizing weather measurements in the region. The commemorative events will take place on Monday, December 1st, at the local Airport. (Councilor Del Boca), and councilor Mauricio Rey managed to declare of interest the “Convention of Circus Artists and Clowns of the Uruguay River Coast” which will take place on December 5th, 6th, and 7th at the Costanera Amphitheater and the “Binational Annual Exhibition The Ghost of Music”, to be held on December 18th in Salto, R.O.U.
- Educational and Sports Support: The project “Time Capsule” y “Metanoia” (Councilor Villalba) was highlighted and the 16th “Women's Marathon” (Villalba) was declared of interest. In addition, sports interest was granted to the finals of the Entre Ríos Handball League Adult Female and Male Category “Super 8”, to be held on November 29th and 30th. (Councilor Eliana Lagraña).
- Commemorations: The following were commemorated: the November 25th, "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women" (Claudia Villalba and Celeste Fuscado); the 107th anniversary of Villa Zorraquín (Javier Aguilar) and the 194th anniversary of the founding of Concordia (Eliana Lagraña), whose ceremonies will take place on Saturday, November 29th at 7:30 PM at the Central Station (Av. Robinson 125)
- Political Message: Councilor Guillermo Satalía Méndez expressed his solidarity with the owner of Diario Junio regarding alleged statements made by the mayor, calling for reflection on attitudes that, according to the councilor, "denote a lack of respect, do not add, they subtract."
What's Next: Extraordinary Sessions
To conclude, the Vice-mayor announced that the ordinary period has concluded, but activity will continue. The Deliberative Council will have to meet in extraordinary session in the first days of December to vote on the 2026 Tax Ordinance, whose fiscal relief guidelines have already been announced to the press by Mayor Francisco Azcué.