VOICED : Argentina: nuevas protestas por cientos de despidos en el Estado

In Argentina, protests erupted due to mass layoffs and significant increases in utility tariffs. The government announced hikes averaging 500% for electricity and water, 300% for gas, and up to 100% for public transport. These changes are perceived to benefit the political class and large corporations, leaving many workers unemployed and struggling with higher costs. The union reports 9,000 national public sector layoffs, rising to 25,000 when including provincial and communal levels.

What was the main reason for the protests in Argentina?

• To support a political candidate

• To promote a new government policy

• To demand the reinstatement of dismissed workers

• To celebrate a national holiday

What significant event coincided with the dismissal of a worker from the Ministry of Economy?

• An increase in electricity, gas, and public service tariffs

• A decrease in public service tariffs

• A national election

• A public holiday

What was the average percentage increase in electricity and water tariffs?

• 100%

• 500%

• 66%

• 300%

Who is perceived to benefit from the tariff increases according to the transcript?

• Retired citizens

• The working class

• The political class and large multinational companies

• Small local businesses

How many workers were estimated to be dismissed in the public sector at the national level?

• 5,000

• 15,000

• 25,000

• 9,000