VOICED : Estallan protestas gremiales en Argentina

Argentinian union leaders declare the end of their honeymoon with President Mauricio Macri's government, as they protest against massive job losses in the public sector. The powerful state workers' union reports 9,000 national public sector layoffs, increasing to 25,000 when including provincial and communal levels. The protests coincide with the expiration of an emergency decree reviewing 64,000 temporary contracts. Workers often learn of their dismissals upon being barred from their workplaces. This occurs amid rising prices and inflation expected to exceed 30% annually. Additionally, transportation fares in Buenos Aires have doubled, and utilities like electricity, water, and gas have seen significant increases, further straining the finances of Argentinians.

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