VOICED : Multitudinaria protesta reclama emergencia alimentaria en Argentina

In Argentina, protesters demand a food emergency declaration to combat poverty amid an economic crisis. The government, led by President Mauricio Macri, resists, citing increased aid to community kitchens. The Catholic Church and opposition parties support the declaration. Economic challenges, including high inflation and unemployment, exacerbate poverty. In 2018, Argentina secured a $57.1 billion IMF loan, requiring fiscal adjustments. Official data shows 32% poverty and 10.1% unemployment, with expectations of worsening due to recession and currency depreciation.

What was the main demand of the protesters in Buenos Aires?

• Increase in wages

• Declaration of a Food Emergency

• Reduction in taxes

• Improvement in healthcare services

Which groups supported the call for a Food Emergency Declaration?

• Business leaders

• The Catholic Church and opposition parties

• International organizations

• Local businesses

How did the government respond to the demands for a Food Emergency Declaration?

• By increasing taxes

• By reducing public spending

• By reinforcing aid to community kitchens

• By declaring a state of emergency

What financial assistance did Argentina seek in 2018?

• A loan from the World Bank

• A grant from the United Nations

• A loan from the International Monetary Fund

• A bailout from the European Union

What economic issues are highlighted in the third section?

• High employment rates

• Low poverty rates

• Strong currency value

• High inflation and unemployment