Book Fair in Buenos Aires develops under complex economic context

The El Book of Buenos Aires Foundation continues to bet on the growth of the event.

From the pandemic, the event experienced remarkable growth in the following year, since there was a strong desire to return to the face -to -face. Photo: A24.

May 5, 2025 time: 07:03

The International Book Fair of Buenos Aires celebrates its 49th edition, With the challenge of overcoming what was achieved last year, when the event presented low commercial results.

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From the pandemic, the event experienced remarkable growth in 2022, since there was a strong desire to return to the face -to -face. This caused a real boom in participation. In the later year, the fair was held with great success. However, In 2024 he was affected by the attacks of the Government of Javier Mileias explained by Jorge Gutiérrez Briaza, commercial director of the event.

Gutiérrez Briaza also mentioned that The last edition was complicated due to a change in the authorities, which generated an unusual environmentsince it was the first significant event in this new political stage in Argentina.

To this situation A considerable restriction was added in consumption, which still persists. Despite these challenges, the international sphere tried to establish commercial links. Editors from Colombia, Spain and Mexico participate.

The general perception is that there is a large influx of visitors, but few purchases. One of the attendees stressed that «prices are high; It is an unplanned expense for the month and feels, but it is necessary to invest in books ».

«Hopefully it maintains its usual dynamic: it begins slowly and intensifies with the passing of the days. However, the final number is never known with certainty. I think we can at least aspire to repeat what was achieved. I hope it’s not worse; That is sure, ”said another visitor to Telesur correspondents.

The expectations for this year are to far exceed what was achieved in 2024 and prepare for the celebration of the 50th anniversarywhich will take place next year.