Published 7 months ago

Argentina’s Milei threatens to cut off social welfare for protesters who block streets

The Argentine government has announced that social welfare recipients participating in roadblocks will no longer receive government assistance.
Federal security forces will intervene to prevent road and highway closures as a form of protest, according to Argentina's Minister of Security, Patricia Bullrich.
An audit will be conducted on organizations implementing social plans to eliminate intermediation in the granting of state aid, says the Minister.

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Irish Independent

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UOL

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Russia Today [🇷🇺-affiliated]

Argentinian protesters could lose welfare payments

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7 months ago·Russian Federation

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Business Insider

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El Pais

Argentina’s Milei threatens to cut off social welfare for protesters who block streets

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