Argentina Pension Protests: Deputy Warns of Crackdown

Argentina braces for Congress protests as pension increase bill debated. Buenos Aires, Argentina – Anticipation is building in Buenos Aires ahead of planned protests outside the Argentinan Congress. The demonstrations are fueled by concerns over the cost of living and calls for a substantial increase in minimum pensions. UP deputy Paula Penacca, featured in a recent C5N interview, stated, "The Congress must rise to the level of the popular organization that is forming." She highlighted a proposed law to increase minimum pensions by 67,000 pesos, but acknowledged that even this increase might not be sufficient. Penacca's comments underscore the urgency of the situation and the need for a broad political consensus to address the concerns of Argentinan pensioners. The upcoming protests promise to be a significant event in the country's political landscape.