ARGENTINA: LA LUCHA CONTINUA Dec 18 2002
Another December 20th for Argentina
One year after the protests and riots that ousted President De la Rua, the
Argentine people prepare to take the streets once again on December 19 and
20 in what is expected to be two days of massive actions. The reason for
the protests -- then and now -- is the catastrophic situation to which
Argentina has been driven by IMF structural adjustment combined with
widespread corruption throughout the government. Current President Duhalde
has made no progress in restoring the nation's economy or people's faith in
government.
The people, organised through piquetero groups and popular assemblies,
however, remain strong and commited to the struggle. On this December 19
and 20, tens of thousands prepare to take the streets all across Argentina.
Protests range from piquetes blocking all major highways to an urban
piquete that will attempt to shut down the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange and
the headquarters of major corporations such as Microsoft, IBM, Telecom,
Merryl Lynch, Bank Boston, and Standards & Poor. A comprehensive list of
the actions that will take place can be found here [ english / espa??/a> ].
The Argentina IMC and the Rosario IMCwill be providing extensive coverage
of the actions as well as a live radio webcast. You can support this
coverage by donating through paypal here.
Peoples' Global Action (PGA) has called for an International Action Day
D20. In Solidarity with Argentina, acts and actions of public disobedience
are planned in more than 30 cities around the world between December 19th
and 21st.
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