Argentina’s new government is charging protesters the equivalent of tens of thousands of euros for police operations. “The bill will be sent back to the social movements,” government spokesman Manuel Adorni said. The costs “should not be imposed” on citizens.
On Wednesday, thousands of people took part in a demonstration against the austerity measures of ultra-liberal right-wing populist Javier Milei (see video above). They also commemorated the deadly 2001 protests that followed the country’s economic collapse. Milei, who was elected in November, promised “shock therapy” to the heavily indebted country. Inflation in Argentina has risen to over 160 percent and four in ten people live in poverty.
Withdrawal of social assistance
The demonstration was accompanied by many security forces and organizers spoke of an attempt at provocation. Milei’s government has already announced that it will crack down on hundreds of demonstrations in Buenos Aires this year that have blocked traffic. In addition, participants could have their social assistance withdrawn.
For now, at least, they have to pay for Wednesday’s police operation. The massive deployment of police, federal police and paramilitaries cost 60 million pesos (the equivalent of almost 68,000 euros), government spokesman Manuel Adorni said on Friday. The bill will be sent back to the social movements. Other citizens may not bear these costs.
Source: Krone
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