The selection of the new board of directors for the La Chorrera Fair has sparked controversy between the Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Agriculture of La Chorrera (CCIATPO) and the National Fairs Commission (CONAFER). In a statement signed by the president of CCIATPO, Juan Antonio Ledezma, this guild expresses its categorical rejection of what it calls the 'arbitrary decision' by CONAFER to exclude it from the board of the La Chorrera Fair. The CCIATPO statement states that it was replaced by the National Lasso Association, which 'does not meet the requirements or representativeness required by current regulations.' 'This exclusion not only affects the development of the La Chorrera district, but also goes against the principles established in our Constitution to guarantee the active participation of the employer sector in economic activities of this kind,' the statement indicates. In response to these allegations, the CONAFER board also, in a statement, points out that the Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Agriculture of La Chorrera did not provide all the requested documentation to apply. CCIATPO did not attach a copy of the public deed that certifies its legal personality, the statement indicates, so it did not meet the minimum requirements. The document also indicates that the decision was consulted with all members of CONAFER.
Controversy Over La Chorrera Fair Board Selection
The La Chorrera Chamber of Commerce and the National Fairs Commission are in conflict over a decision to exclude CCIATPO from the new fair board. Each side presents its arguments to defend its position.
