VOICED : Masiva protesta en Argentina contra Macri

In Buenos Aires, tens of thousands of unionists protested against President Mauricio Macri's policies, which have led to significant job losses and economic hardships. The unions, previously divided, united to oppose the government's austerity measures and dismissals. The Senate passed an anti-dismissal law, which Macri intends to veto, arguing it harms employment. The unions also criticized the steep increase in service tariffs and the high inflation rate, which exacerbate the economic difficulties faced by citizens.

What was the main reason for the union members' protest in Buenos Aires?

• To demand higher wages

• To celebrate the Kirchnerist governments

• To support President Mauricio Macri's policies

• To oppose economic measures and layoffs

What significant action did the Senate take during the protests?

• Approved a law to increase wages

• Passed an anti-layoff law

• Decided to dissolve the labor unions

• Voted to support Macri's economic measures

What is President Macri's stance on the anti-layoff law?

• He supports it wholeheartedly

• He has no opinion on it

• He plans to veto it

• He wants to amend it

Approximately how many workers were laid off since December according to the unions?

• 75,000

• 50,000

• 150,000

• 100,000

What was the average increase in basic service tariffs that added to the inflation?

• 400%

• 100%

• 200%

• 300%