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

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

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Social Studies, Business

9th - 12th Grade

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

100%

500%

66%

300%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5,000

15,000

25,000

9,000