– Only those who march and block the streets will not get the benefits. As the President said: Those who block (…) will lose all possibilities for dialogue with the Ministry of Human Capital, Betovello said in a recording published online by Milia’s office.
– Yes, we want to emphasize that there is a right to protest, but we respect the right of people to move freely to work – explained the Minister.
However, as the Urgente24 website points out, there are doubts about how the authorities intend to determine the identity of people blocking the streets, especially among crowds of thousands of people.
On Wednesday, demonstrations against the policies of Argentina’s new president
Left-wing organizations have called for a march on Wednesday, which is set to begin at the Plaza de Mayo in central Buenos Aires, where the president’s residence, the Pink House, is located. Media reports say this is the first major street protest against Milley’s policies since he took office on December 10.
The new president, an economist with ultra-liberal views, is implementing the radical belt-tightening program he announced will help save the embattled economy and rein in inflation, which topped 160 percent in December. On an annual basis.
In his first week in office, Milei allowed the official peso exchange rate to suddenly drop from 391 to more than 800 to the dollar, resulting in higher prices at stores and gas stations. The president does not hide that the reforms will hurt society in the short term, but says they are necessary to avoid complete collapse.
In his speech, Petovello emphasized that no organization can force people to participate in protests under the threat of withdrawal of social benefits. He said such threats should be reported to the authorities. He also announced inspections of companies offering benefits.
The Ministry of Human Capital was established as part of the reforms introduced by Milei to cut budget costs and reduce bureaucracy. It took over the responsibilities of the disbanded Ministries of Labour, Social Development, Education and Culture.
Last week, the head of the Ministry of Defence, Patricia Bullrich, announced new penalties for “hosting or sponsoring demonstrations on public roads”. Participating in roadblocks, a common form of public protest in Argentina, carries a prison sentence of three months to two years.
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