Garrahan Hospital Residents Protest for Better Salaries

Garrahan Hospital Residents Stage "Night of Candles" Protest in Buenos Aires. Residents of the Garrahan Hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina, held a powerful demonstration on June 3, 2025, at the iconic Obelisco. The "Night of Candles" protest highlighted their demand for significant salary increases. The demonstration drew hundreds of participants, many holding candles and signs expressing their discontent. One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, stated, "We are exhausted. We work tirelessly to care for our patients, but we can barely afford to live." The government has presented a proposal to raise salaries to $1,300,000 per month, starting in July, but the residents will vote on this offer in an assembly on June 4th. The protest underscores the ongoing struggles faced by healthcare workers in Argentina and the need for improved working conditions and fair compensation. The symbolic "Night of Candles" served as a poignant visual representation of their plea for better treatment.