Argentines take to the streets in support of a free market

Chris Jasurek
By Chris Jasurek
April 3, 2017World News
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Tens of thousands of Argentines marched on the streets of Buenos Aires on April 2.

Argentines are showing their support for President Mauricio Macri’s free-market agenda.

The march comes just days after national trade unions organized strikes for April 6 against Macri’s conservative policies.

Trade unions are supportive of former President Cristina Fernández.

The Argentine economy deteriorated significantly under Fernández’s two terms in government.

Macri took office last December.

Macri promised to attract private investment, reverse his predecessor’s interventionist policies, loosen price controls, devalue the peso, and cut regulation.

Macri took to Facebook and Twitter to thank the thousands of citizens that turned out for his government, “How exciting what has happened throughout the country. How beautiful. How great it is that so many believe in what we are building for the future. Together we are going to generate opportunities for progress for our children and the children of our children, and it’s based on truth telling, to making each day better for us.”

Argentina is still struggling to pick up pace while inflation continues to hurt the locals, but economic figures indicate Argentina is set to emerge from recession.

The government reported 1.4 percent growth in January, and inflation is predicted to fall under 20 percent this year.

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