The Argentine government has justified police repression during a pensioner support protest, claiming it was part of a destabilization attempt. With numerous arrests and injuries reported, the Minister of National Security defended the police’s response and announced plans for criminal complaints against protestors. Criticism has emerged from press groups and opposition leaders regarding civil rights and the nature of the protests.

On March 13, 2023, the Argentine government defended the police’s actions during a protest supporting pensioners, branding the demonstration as an effort to destabilize the current administration. The protests, led by soccer fans and various social organizations, arose from pensioners’ demands for pension updates, occurring weekly outside Congress. However, the situation escalated, resulting in over one hundred arrests and approximately fifty injuries, which included police and a photojournalist who sustained serious injuries from a gas canister.

The Argentine government faces significant scrutiny regarding its handling of protests, particularly in relation to police repression and accusations of destabilization attempts by demonstrators. The government maintains that their response was justified to protect order, while also seeking legal action against participants, despite criticism from various sectors of society, notably the media and opposition figures.

Original Source: efe.com