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    Argentines losing patience with Austerity measures

    I have predicted that Argentines will tire of all of these austerity measures. We will see more strikes, more protests and these types of things. I am seeing more and more of them.
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    Politics Misiones: 10 days of protests by police, doctors and teachers and a conflict that escalates in tension - Infobae

    Misiones: 10 days of protests by police, doctors and teachers and a conflict that escalates in tension - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/05/26/misiones-10-dias-de-protestas-de-policias-medicos-y-docentes-y-un-conflicto-que-escala-en-tension/ May 26, 2024 The Posadas...
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    Politics The conflict worsens in Misiones: teachers demonstrate in front of the governor's house after being repressed in the Legislature - Infobae

    The conflict worsens in Misiones: teachers demonstrate in front of the governor's house after being repressed in the Legislature - Infobae Source...
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    Politics The conflict extends in Misiones with a new day of protests by police and teachers - Infobae

    The conflict extends in Misiones with a new day of protests by police and teachers - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/05/22/misiones-desperto-con-una-nueva-jornada-de-protesta-policial-y-de-docentes/ May 22, 2024 The camp in front of the Radioelectric Command...
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    Politics Subways, buses, trains and planes: services were affected by union protests - Infobae

    Subways, buses, trains and planes: services were affected by union protests - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/05/06/asambleas-gremiales-en-los-principales-medios-de-transporte-como-esta-cada-servicio-en-vivo/ May 06, 2024 The measure, in rejection of the Base Law and...
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    Politics Strikes, public classes and symbolic hug: the UBA begins another week of rejection of the adjustment of funds - Infobae

    Strikes, public classes and symbolic hug: the UBA begins another week of rejection of the adjustment of funds - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/04/09/paros-clases-publicas-y-abrazo-simbolico-la-uba-arranca-otra-semana-de-rechazo-al-ajuste-de-fondos/ April 09, 2024 At...
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    Politics The picketers will resume protests against the Government and announced that they will once again cut off the 9 de Julio - Infobae

    The picketers will resume protests against the Government and announced that they will once again cut off the 9 de Julio - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/04/09/los-piqueteros-retomaran-las-protestas-contra-el-gobierno-y-anunciaron-que-volveran-a-cortar-la-9-de-julio/...
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    Politics The Government will allocate more than 1.5 billion pesos in food for the canteens but the picket protests do not give up - Infobae

    The Government will allocate more than 1.5 billion pesos in food for the canteens but the picket protests do not give up - Infobae Source...
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    Growing protests by scientists, researchers against cutbacks - Buenos Aires Times

    Researchers and scientists demonstrate against government cutbacks, with NGOs warning against "the systematic destruction of science and technology in Argentina." https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/conicet-growing-protests-by-scientists-given-cutbacks-in-the-sector.phtml
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    Newcomer During protests, the Monserrat area was a focal point of activity

    Hello, I'm considering booking a hotel in the Monserrat area, situated between the Lima and Piedras metro stations. I notice it's close to Plaza Congress, where recent demonstrations and protests have taken place. Could you advise if it's a safe area to stay in, or would it be better to choose...
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    Politics Javier Milei gave his opinion on possible social protests: “If I considered it an impediment, it would make no sense to make the changes” - Infobae

    Javier Milei gave his opinion on possible social protests: “If I considered it an impediment, it would make no sense to make the changes” - Infobae Source...
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    Politics Protests erupt in Argentina against President Javier Milei’s economic shock decree - Argentina Reports

    This is a good overview of many of the things President Javier Milei is trying to change for the better in Argentina. https://argentinareports.com/protests-erupt-in-argentina-against-president-javier-mileis-economic-shock-decree/3564/
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    Politics What to know about Argentina's deregulation protests - NPR

    Argentina's new president was inaugurated less than two weeks ago. And in that time he has made a stunning number of changes to the country's economic landscape. Source: https://www.npr.org/2023/12/22/1221362641/what-to-know-about-argentinas-deregulation-protests
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    Politics Javier Milei defends mega-decree plan in wake of pot-banging protests - BA Times

    I saw this online. Milei says, "more is coming". Bring it on Javier! https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/javier-milei-defends-urgent-decree-after-pots-and-pans-protest.phtml
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    Economy Argentinians protest Milei’s economic “shock treatment” - BBC Podcast

    Good podcast on https://www.marketplace.org/shows/marketplace-morning-report/argentinians-protest-mileis-economic-shock-treatment/
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    Politics Beware Expats and Foreigners you will be DEPORTED if you participate In Protests

    Just a warning to all foreigners and expats. Bullrich has openly stated if you are a foreigner and you participate in the protests you will be reported to Immigration Services. And you can bet your sweet ass you will not be allowed to enter Argentina for 4 years. Bullrich has affirmed that a...
  17. James Bond

    ‘Prison or bullet’: new Argentina government promises harsh response to protest - The Guardian

    I saw this interesting article in the Guardian today. The article is dated December 17 (yesterday). I knew it was only a matter of time before the world over will use facial recognition software. Going to be scary. I feel like the police feel emboldened now vs. previous administrations when...
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