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Argentina protest organisers will have to cover security costs, government says
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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-67809237
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More than a dozen social organisations will have to pay the security costs for the protests - in which police were deployed in large numbers - covering fuel consumption and “average man hours”, according to reports.
“This reminds me of the dictatorship” of the 1970s and 1980s, Eduardo Belliboni, leader of the protest group Polo Obrero, said of the security response.
President Milei, who took office less than two weeks ago, has promised tough action against groups that try to thwart his plans with disruptive protests.
His government has announced reforms including privatising state companies, as well as deep cuts to public spending, such as a reduction in fuel and transport subsidies.
The International Monetary Fund - to which Argentina owes $44bn - called the measures “bold” and said they would help create the environment for private sector growth.
It is also struggling with low cash reserves and high government debt, while 40% of the population live below the poverty line.
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