La Salada Closure Sparks Tense Protest in Puente La Noria

Puente La Noria Tension Mounts as La Salada Vendors Stage Protest A significant protest unfolded today in Puente La Noria, Argentina, as approximately 300 vendors from the closed La Salada flea market blocked roads to voice their discontent. The closure follows the recent arrest of Jorge Castillo, known as the "king of La Salada," on undisclosed charges. The protest highlights the economic hardship faced by hundreds of families who depend on the market for their livelihoods. "I have a family, and this is my only source of income," said one vendor interviewed by La Nación, expressing the shared sentiment of many protesters. "We're all workers from the three markets that are now closed. We're putting our chests out to demand the reopening so we can work." The vendors' determination to continue their protest until La Salada reopens underscores the significant economic impact of the closure. The situation remains tense, and further developments are expected in the coming days. The authorities have yet to comment publicly on the vendors' demands or the possibility of reopening the market.