Thousands waving national flags demonstrate across Argentina to protest against government plans

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Thousands of demonstrators across Argentina's main cities defied social distancing rules to answer calls to protest against a government announcement last Friday to extend containment measures in the Buenos Aires region until Aug 30 and to condemn a controversial reform of the judicial branch. Read full article

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Chicureo
First, let me sincerely say that I sympathize with my Argentine cousins — but as the song somewhat goes:

DON'T CRY FOR ARGENTINA...THE TRUTH IS YOU DESERVE IT!

As I've said several times — Latin America needs to adapt to the Swedish model and embrace a herd-immunity philosophy, because we cannot afford lockdown procedures that have the wealth to afford to. Wearing a mask with isolation for the entire public is unrealistic and fails to serve the needs of the working classes and the poor.

From an article linked below:

With the reform-minded business-friendly conservatives out, and the Peronistas back in power in Argentina, one of South America's biggest and most troubled economies is struggling to get back on its feet, bolstered by the promise of more rope from the IMF and the country's other creditors, despite arriving at its 3rd default in 20 years, and its 9th in history - the most of any country.

This unfortunate reputation has led some to joke that only three things in life are certain: death, taxes and another Argentinian sovereign default.

But as the country prepares for yet another refinancing thanks to the IMF, the government has revealed that the country's already damaged economy has been absolutely hammered by one of the world's longest, and strictest, lockdowns.

THE ARGENTINE PEOPLE HAVE JUST REASONS FOR PROTESTING!
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/after-nearly-150-days-lockdown-argentinas-covid-19-outbreak-deadlier-ever

¡Saludos de Chile!
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