VOICED : Cesa motín de presos en Argentina al acordarse visitas en pandemia

In Argentina, prisoners protested for visitation rights during the COVID-19 pandemic. The protests ended after authorities agreed to their demands following negotiations. The incidents occurred in prisons near Buenos Aires. Initially, COVID-19 restrictions were strict but later eased. The pandemic has resulted in over 31,000 deaths and more than a million cases in Argentina.

What was the main demand of the prisoners during the protests in Argentine prisons?

• Visitation rights

• Better food quality

• Improved healthcare

• Reduced sentences

Which organizations were involved in the discussions that led to the resolution of the prison protests?

• Ministry of Finance

• Ministry of Education

• Ministry of Justice and Human Rights

• Ministry of Health

In which towns did the prison incidents occur?

• Rosario and Cordoba

• La Plata and Mar del Plata

• Melchor Romero and Florencio Varela

• Mendoza and Salta

What measures were initially strict in Argentina to contain COVID-19?

• Travel bans

• Curfews

• Lockdown and commercial restrictions

• School closures

How many COVID-19 related deaths were reported in Argentina according to the transcript?

• Over 31,000

• Over 20,000

• Over 50,000

• Over 10,000