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Eight economic measures from the Montevideo City Hall to optimize resources and public spending
The Montevideo City Council presented a package of eight economic measures to be implemented between October and March 2026, with the goal of organizing finances and improving the efficient use of public resources. According to Mayor Mario Bergara, the current situation requires prioritizing spending and strengthening internal controls.
The plan is structured around three pillars: rescheduling or reducing non-essential expenditures, optimizing administrative and operational processes, and ensuring transparent management of municipal funds.
Reductions and adjustments in contracts and subsidies
Among the planned measures are a 10% reduction in contracts with large suppliers, as agreed between the parties, and a 10% postponement of the ticket subsidy for public transportation companies. Furthermore, no tax exemptions will be granted to large-scale events.
Changes in personnel and working hours
The municipality will reduce the number of politically trusted positions compared to December 2024, with a significant drop in payroll. Overtime and special shifts , work on the sixth day by 30%, and extended hours by 20% when current resolutions expire. Likewise, compensation for tasks and job assignments will be reviewed and reduced by at least 10%.
Statements by the mayor
Bergara maintained that there is an attempt to instill the idea of a "chaotic and disastrous" management inherited from previous administrations, something that, he asserted, does not correspond to reality. He emphasized that the municipality maintains a low debt level relative to its income and an economic framework that he considers healthy .
