VOICED : Regalan fruta en Argentina en senal de protesta

Argentinian fruit producers distributed free pears and apples in Buenos Aires to protest the crisis in the fruit sector and demand government support. They highlighted the economic disparity, receiving only 3 pesos per kilo while consumers pay 45 pesos. The public lined up for the free fruit, which is often of lower quality. Argentina exports half of its fruit production, but exports have dropped by 12%, mainly to Brazil and Russia. The internal market is also struggling due to high inflation.

Why did Argentinian producers distribute free fruit in Buenos Aires?

• To support local farmers

• To celebrate a national holiday

• To promote a new fruit variety

• To protest against the fruit industry crisis

What is the main issue faced by the producers according to the second section?

• Lack of labor

• Low prices received for their produce

• Poor weather conditions

• High export taxes

What is the quality of fruit available locally in Argentina as mentioned in the second section?

• High quality

• Discarded quality

• Export quality

• Organic quality

Where is the majority of Argentina's fruit production located?

• Mendoza

• Santa Fe

• Buenos Aires

• Río Negro and Neuquén

What external factors have affected Argentina's fruit exports?

• Improved local consumption

• New trade agreements

• Decreased sales to Brazil and Russia

• Increased demand from Europe