Following the discovery of alleged price violations, the Villa Clara government compelled vendors at an agricultural fair in the Placetas municipality to sell their goods through mandatory sales.
The government-affiliated Inspección Villa Clara reported on Facebook that multiple price violations were detected at the fair, leading to the enforcement of compulsory sales for the offending vendors.
Additionally, it was noted that all vendors who violated pricing regulations at the Placetas agricultural fair were fined according to Decree 30 of 2021, with penalties amounting to 8,000 pesos.
Besides the fines, mandatory sales of the products were implemented, and in some cases, goods were confiscated. Furthermore, where necessary, the cancellation of projects was requested, and disciplinary measures were proposed against the responsible entities.
The official profile reported that at the CCS Jesús Menéndez sales point, a quarter-pound of peppers was found being sold for 20 pesos, resulting in an order for a mandatory sale of a sack of peppers. Similarly, at the CCS Antonio Maceo sales point, black beans were priced at 400 pesos per pound instead of the agreed 300, and guagüí was sold for 150 pesos instead of the agreed 80, leading to a forced sale of 54 pounds of black beans and 60 pounds of guagüí.
It was also discovered that an independent worker was selling black beans for 330 pesos per pound, exceeding the agreed price of 300. This led to an enforced sale of 60 pounds of black beans. For the same reason, CCS Osvaldo Lazo was compelled to conduct a forced sale of 120 pounds of sweet potatoes and 59 pounds of malanga.
In the Cuban regime's campaign against non-state economic forms, municipal government inspectors in Santa Clara have fined and forced private businesses to sell their products due to alleged price violations. These infractions were detected across all popular councils in the Villa Clara region, according to a post on the Facebook page of the Municipal Directorate of Inspectors.
In recent weeks, authorities in Cabaiguán, Sancti Spíritus, have fined nearly 40 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and self-employed workers for violating price caps on essential goods that the state cannot supply through the ration book. Since Friday, July 12, inspectors have penalized 38 private economic actors with fines totaling over 113,000 pesos.
Understanding the Mandatory Sales Enforcement at Placetas Agricultural Fair
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers to help you understand the recent enforcement actions taken at the Placetas agricultural fair.
What prompted the mandatory sales at the Placetas agricultural fair?
The mandatory sales were enforced following the discovery of multiple price violations by vendors at the fair.
How much were the fines issued to the violating vendors?
Vendors who violated pricing regulations were fined 8,000 pesos as per Decree 30 of 2021.
Were there any additional penalties besides fines?
Yes, in addition to fines, there were mandatory sales, confiscations, project cancellations, and proposed disciplinary measures against responsible entities.
Which entities were involved in the enforcement actions?
The enforcement actions were carried out by the Villa Clara government, municipal inspectors in Santa Clara, and the Municipal Directorate of Inspectors.