VOICED: Metro de Buenos Aires en huelga

The video discusses the impact of a metro strike in Buenos Aires, which has caused significant delays and frustration among commuters. The strike, affecting seven metro lines, has led to overcrowded buses and disrupted city traffic. Negotiations to resolve the strike have failed, with the union demanding a 28% salary increase. The strike is set against a backdrop of political conflict between the national government and the city administration. The Buenos Aires metro, operated by a private company, is the oldest in Latin America, with a network spanning nearly 57 kilometers.

What is the main reason for the frustration among commuters in Buenos Aires?

• Weather conditions

• Increased ticket prices

• Long travel times due to a metro strike

• Road construction

How many days has the metro strike been affecting Buenos Aires?

• 7 days

• 5 days

• 3 days

• 10 days

What percentage salary increase is being demanded by the metro workers' union?

• 20%

• 35%

• 15%

• 28%

Who operates the metro service in Buenos Aires?

• The national government

• A public-private partnership

• A private company, Metro Vías

• The city government

What is a notable historical fact about the Buenos Aires metro?

• It is the newest metro in Latin America

• It has the longest network in the world

• It is the oldest metro in Latin America

• It was the first metro to use electric trains