On Monday, Argentina’s President Alberto Fernandez announced the start of seven new infrastructure works to reactivate the economy in the short term, urging citizens to show solidarity in difficult times.
TIED TOGETHER:
Marches in Argentina asking for social benefits
“We have to work hard every day without giving up. In the meantime, public works will be the engine of the economy,” he said during a ceremony attended by Public Works Minister Gabriel Katopodis.
“I know we are going through complex times and that we need to adjust some numbers in the public accounts. However, this will not come at the expense of halting public works or housing construction.”
Fernandez also announced that $6.4 billion will be allocated for 120 works under the Great Argentina plan, which already has 5,000 projects related to roads, sanitation and water infrastructure.
Argentines are rising up against the political class in Buenos Aires and beyond: “There is hunger and there is no way to feed the family. People are tired, we could have fun today, but we are here to protest against the corrupt politicians.” In Argentina, inflation is 60%. pic.twitter.com/PveNmb2rof
— RadioGenova (@RadioGenova) July 10, 2022
Announced public works include the construction of a highway between the provinces of Tucuman and Santiago del Estero, the adaptation of the Caracoles Tunnel in Mendoza and the construction of a new building for the Norpatagonico Hospital in the province of Neuquen.
Fernandez also confirmed the completion of works on the Rio Hondo dam in the province of Catamarca, the continuation of works on the Buenos Aires – La Plata highway and the start of works on the Rosario de la Frontera – Meta highway in the province of Salta. During the event, the Argentine President also slammed speculators who hoard foreign exchange and advocate an appreciation of the US dollar.
“We want to sow solidarity, production and work. We want an Argentina incorporated into the world with the dignity of being a sovereign country.
Comments are closed.