New episodes in a demonstration against austerity in Argentina

Clashes between police officers broke out for the third time in two months on Wednesday during renewed protests against the austerity policies of President Javier Millay's government, with authorities announcing eight arrests and injuries. Stone-pelted police used rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannons to clash with protesters yesterday on the 9th of July Avenue, a major thoroughfare in the capital Buenos Aires, AFP reporters found. Eight people were taken into custody, according to the capital's security minister, Waldo Wolff, while at least six people were injured, including journalists, and were treated at the scene. The demonstration was called by radical left organizations and social movements, which have been leading a wave of protests since the far-liberal Javier Millais took power in December, while the major CGT union confederation (6 million members) seems to be taking a stand for now. waiting. These organizations denounce in particular the “state of emergency” in terms of […]
Source: News Beast

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