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Minister Denounces “Disinformation Campaign” Against the Government

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The Minister of Economy and Public Finance, José Gabriel Espinoza Yáñez, categorically denied the versions spread on social networks about a supposed new 5% tax for retail traders, small producers and self-employed workers. The government authority clarified that there is no such tax measure and maintained that these versions are part of a disinformation campaign in the context of conflict in the country.
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The Minister of Economy and Public Finance, José Gabriel Espinoza Yáñez, categorically denied the versions spread on social networks about a supposed new 5% tax for retail traders, small producers and self-employed workers. The government authority clarified that there is no such tax measure and maintained that these versions are part of a disinformation campaign in the context of conflict in the country.

Fact Sheet: Economy Minister José Gabriel Espinoza denied the existence of a new 5% tax for small producers, calling the information false and part of a disinformation campaign. Tap to see the full context. Context: Espinoza stated that the disinformation comes from sectors seeking to destabilize the government. He mentioned that these groups have abused small producers in the past, pushing them into the informal economy. Foreign Minister Fernan…

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Periódico La Patria broke the news on Monday, May 18, 2026.
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