Senators clash over transport workers' protest against electronic cargo guide

A heated exchange erupted on social media between Uruguayan senators Sebastián Da Silva and Daniel Caggiani, stemming from a protest by transport workers in San Jacinto, Canelones. The demonstration was against the government's implementation of an electronic guide for cargo transport.

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We came to San Jacinto to support the rebellion of the worker. The Government tries to implement a guide that only brings complications and fines.

Senator Da Silva, from the National Party, publicly backed the protesting workers, expressing concern that the new system would create complications and lead to fines. He argued that many transporters lack the necessary technological skills. "We support the worker. There is no union leader here. There is loss of work, stopping doing things to try to have a better country," Da Silva stated, emphasizing his solidarity with independent laborers.

His statements drew a sharp rebuke from Senator Caggiani of the Broad Front. Caggiani accused Da Silva of lying and inciting protests that contradicted policies from the previous administration. "A senator from Luis Lacalle Pou lying, stirring up and fanning picket lines that his own government promoted the prohibition of in the LUC (Law of Urgent Consideration), trying to block national routes and exports," Caggiani wrote on X.

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A senator from Luis Lacalle Pou lying, stirring up and fanning picket lines that his own government promoted the prohibition of in the LUC (Law of Urgent Consideration), trying to block national routes and exports that leave through the port of Montevideo.

Caggiani defended the government's electronic guide, asserting it aims to make the state more efficient and streamline procedures. Da Silva retorted, denying any road blockages and accusing the Broad Front of spreading misinformation. He maintained that independent workers could voice their concerns without political intermediation.

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Daniel, zero road blockage, full validity of the law you wanted to repeal by lying to people.