Planta avícola Wade (ex Cresta Roja) paralizada: trabajadores bloquean acceso por deudas salariales y deuda financiera superior a $35.000 millones

La planta de faena de aves Wade, formerly known as Cresta Roja and currently owned by Grupo Granja Tres Arroyos (GTA), remained completely inactive on Tuesday, with workers reporting that truck entry and exit points were blocked, halting all operations at one of the largest poultry facilities in the country. Workers told this media outlet that the stoppage was a direct result of unpaid wages corresponding to the second half of March and April salaries, with one worker stating that the plant was "completely halted" as a result of the protest over delayed payments.

According to official records, the company carries a financial debt exceeding 35,000 million pesos in rejected checks, a figure that contextualizes the severity of the situation. When this media outlet contacted the company, it denied the worker accounts. However, upon follow-up questioning about the specific circumstances described by the workers, the company did not provide additional clarification. The discrepancy between the worker accounts and the company's denial leaves several aspects of the incident without official confirmation, particularly regarding the nature of the blockage and who initiated it.

The situation at the Wade plant reflects deeper structural problems within one of Argentina's largest poultry groups. The combination of accumulated debt, salary delays, and now a complete operational halt at a major facility raises significant concerns about the company's financial stability and its capacity to meet basic obligations to its workforce. The GTA group's control over Cresta Roja's former assets has been marked by difficulties since the acquisition, and this latest development signals escalating pressure on operations, labor relations, and the company's financial standing within the national poultry sector.