It occurs in the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires, on Wednesday (12), a large protest against violent police repression to retirees, widely echoed in the weekly demonstrations of the class against the government of Argentine President Javier Milei.
According to information from TN, affiliated broadcaster of CNN there are at least three detainees so far. In the act, the Federal Police of Argentina and agents of the City of Buenos Aires are present.
Also according to the TN, moral bombs are being thrown by security agents. The Federal Police also uses two tanker trucks to throw water against protesters.
In this Wednesday’s protest, fans of several football teams in the country joined the protesters – who ask for better retirement conditions – including large clubs such as Boca Juniors, River Plate, Independiente, Racing, San Lorenzo, Vélez Sarsfield and others.
“No repression against grandparents,” “enough to hit our old men”, “don’t get around with our old men” and “we support the retirees” are some of the phrases used in the calls to fans.
Part of the elderly who protest for better income conditions gain minimum retirement of 279,000 pesos, about R $ 1,300, with a reinforcement bonus of 70 thousand pesos (R $ 338). In order not to be below the poverty line in Argentina, according to the country’s National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec), an adult needs 334,000 pesos, or the equivalent of R $ 1,600.
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Source: CNN Brasil
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