VOICED : Primera protesta contra nuevo gobierno por medidas de emergencia en Argentina

In Argentina, a protest was held against the new government's economic emergency law. Protesters criticized the government for not fulfilling campaign promises, such as increasing pensions, which are now frozen. The government announced a 180-day suspension of automatic pension increases and introduced new taxes on dollar purchases and agricultural exports. The economic situation in Argentina is dire, with high inflation, poverty, and unemployment rates, leading to public discontent.

What was the main reason for the protest against the Economic Emergency Law?

• The government's request for sacrifices without giving anything in return

• The suspension of pension increases

• The increase in agricultural export taxes

• The introduction of a new tourism tax

What did the government decide regarding pension increases?

• To increase pensions by 20%

• To maintain the current pension rates

• To suspend the automatic increase for 180 days

• To decrease pensions by 10%

What tax was introduced on dollar purchases for tourism?

• 20%

• 10%

• 30%

• 40%

By how much did Argentina's economy contract in 2019?

• 1.5%

• 2.5%

• 3.1%

• 4.0%

What was the inflation rate in Argentina at the end of 2019?

• 45%

• 60%

• 55%

• 50%