Argentina rally marks 'great crisis' anniversary

Tens of thousands of protesters mark the 20th anniversary of Argentina's 'great crisis' when a social outbreak over an economic meltdown saw 39 people killed in a government crackdown

Demonstrators hold up banners denouncing the IMF and hitting out at"adjusters" –– those politicians that favour austerity measures to solve the country's economic woes.

At around midday on Monday, dozens of trade unions, social movements and left-wing parties descended on the Plaza de Mayo square in front of the presidential palace to mark the events from 2001.Monday's protest was taking place in a very similar economic context to that of 2001: large scale debt and a deal with the International Monetary Fund –– this time worth $44 billion –– that has Argentines fearing austerity is heading their way once again.

Demonstrators held up banners denouncing the IMF and hitting out at "adjusters" -- those politicians that favour austerity measures to solve the country's economic woes.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

trtworld /  🏆 101. in US

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Mass anti-coup protests in Sudan mark uprising anniversary | AP NewsCAIRO (AP) — Sudanese took to the streets in the capital of Khartoum and elsewhere across the country for mass protests Sunday against an October military takeover and a subsequent deal that reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok but sidelined the movement.
Read more »

Mass anti-coup protests mark third uprising anniversary in SudanThousands of Sudanese protest military takeover and a subsequent deal that reinstated PM Hamdok at the third anniversary of the uprising against Omar Al Bashir
Read more »

Avril Lavigne Adapting Classic Hit ‘Sk8er Boi’ Into FilmThe song’s 20th anniversary has spurred the singer to re-imagine her 2002 hit single.
Read more »

The 2022 Documentaries That Deserve a Spot on Your WatchlistWhatever else happens in 2022, we'll have some great documentaries.
Read more »

‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return To Hogwarts’ Trailer Gets The Gang Back TogetherHBO Max on Monday released the official trailer for Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, the special set to debut on the streamer January 1. The special, coming on the heels of HBO Ma…
Read more »