Safety forces used rubber bullets, tear gas and water jets to disperse groups, resulting in the arrest of at least eight people on Wednesday (12)
A protest that has been repeated three decades ago in the Argentine Congress gained new contours on Wednesday, March 12. The demonstration, which is traditionally led by retirees, has seen the adhesion of organized football fans, such as Rosario Central and Chacarita. Prior to the official start of the act, scheduled for 5 pm, there were clashes between protesters and the Federal Police. Security forces used rubber bullets, tear gas and water jets to disperse groups, resulting in the arrest of at least eight people.
The repression has intensified since the possession of, which implemented new security protocols. Safety Minister Patricia Bullrich has announced restrictions on fans with a history of disorders, who will no longer be able to access stadiums. The area around the congress was strongly surrounded, with a large police contingent. In addition to retirees, college students and leftist groups, such as La Carampora, also joined the demonstration, which became tense at times.
Retirees, who face significant loss of purchasing power under the new government, claim the recovery of their retirement, the coverage of medicines and the extension of the social security moratorium that ends this month. Currently, minimum retirement is at its lowest level in two decades, leaving many retirees in vulnerable situations.
Within the congress, the deputies discussed the possibility of investigating the government of Milei regarding the scandal known as cryptogate, which involves cryptocurrency $ Libra. The opposition is seeking to summon the president and his sister to provide clarification on the case, which has generated great repercussion in society.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
Posted by Fernando Dias
