Tag: Neoliberalism
Workers Reject the Privatization of Aerolineas Argentinas
President Milei seeks to sell this airline as part of a process of hyper-liberalization of the national economy. Aviation and transportation workers gathered in front of the National Congress in Buenos Aires to voice their opposition to the privatization of Aerolineas Argentinas. Far-right President Javier Milei is seeking to sell this airline as part of […]
November 26, 2024
Argentine Universities Begin 24-Hour Strike
Currently, 70 percent of professors and administrative staff earn salaries below the poverty line. On Thursday, the National Interuniversity Council (CIN), professors’ and workers’ unions, and student organizations will hold a 24-hour strike in defense of Argentina’s public universities. RELATED: SouthCom Gen. Richardson Meets with Latin American Defense Ministers in Argentina Besides demanding salary increases […]
October 17, 2024
Britain’s Winter Fuel Allowance Cut Raises Alarms Over Pensioners’ Lifelines
Only 1.5 million people will remain eligible for the fuel allowance. On Tuesday, a Labour-dominated parliament voted down a motion against the cut, with 348 MPs voting against and 228 in favor. RELATED: United Kingdom Suspends 30 Arms Export Licenses to Israel Following the revision, only around 1.5 million people will remain eligible for the […]
September 11, 2024
Argentine Police Repress Judicial Workers
The repressive action resulted in one person being detained and 15 workers sustaining eye injuries. On Tuesday, the Argentine Federal Police, a force under the command of Security Minister Patricia Bullrich, attacked judicial workers with batons and pepper spray during a peaceful protest demanding salary adjustments. RELATED: Argentinean Retirees Prepare New Mobilization Despite Violent Repression […]
September 4, 2024
Ecuadorian Teachers Protest Against Fuel Prices in Quito
According to World Bank projections, Ecuador will be the Latin American country with the lowest growth rate in 2024. On Thursday, the National Union of Educators (UNE) blocked some avenues in the city of Quito to protest against the rise in fuel prices decreed by President Daniel Noboa. RELATED: Ecuador: Vice-President Faces Charges of Electoral […]
July 18, 2024
Argentine Police Repress Protests Against Milei in Tucuman
The “May Pact” among conservative governors will promote the exploitation of natural resources in the Argentine provinces. On Monday, four Argentinians were detained in Tucuman while participating in a march against the policies implemented by President Javier Milei. RELATED: Argentina: Workers Hold a Day of Struggle and a Popular Pot The protests occurred in response […]
July 9, 2024
Police Violently Attack Argentines During Protests Against Milei’s Reforms
There has never been a paramilitary-type police operation like the one that is taking place, legislator Moreau denounced. On Wednesday afternoon, the Argentine police harshly repressed thousands of citizens who were protesting against the Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines, which was approved by the Senate. RELATED: Argentine Senate Begins […]
June 13, 2024
Argentine Senate Begins Debate on President Milei’s Reforms
Citizens gathered outside the Parliament to protest against his proposals for legal reforms and fiscal adjustment. On Wednesday, the Argentine Senate began to debate the bill called “Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines.” This proposal was sent by President Javier Milei on April 29, once it was approved by the Chamber of […]
June 12, 2024
Argentine Judge Forces Milei to Distribute Stored Food
While 51 percent of Argentines live in poverty, the Milei administration kept 5,000 tons of food abandoned in warehouses. By order of Judge Sebastian Casanello, President Javier Milei was forced to distribute food that was intended for social assistance programs for the poorest Argentines. RELATED: Argentina: March for Gender Equality and Rights On Tuesday, the Argentine […]
June 4, 2024
Argentine Teachers and Professors Begin National Strike
On Thursday, Argentine teachers and professors began a nationwide strike to demand better salaries and working conditions from President Javier Milei. RELATED: Argentine Public Media’s Websites and Social Networks Suspended “The conflict is far from being resolved as the central budgetary issue of Argentina, which is the salaries of teachers and administrative staff of the universities, […]