On Thursday thousands of people in Argentina marched the streets in protest to the government by banging pots and pans and chanting their concerns over new government policies. These massive protest are named "Carcerolazos" and aim to draw attention to the rising problems in Argentina such as crime rates, inflation and political corruption. One of the main concerns is the fact that President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner could attempt to make changes to the Argentinian constitution and try to run for re-election. Argentinians involved in the protest are fed up with the constant lies by the government and do not want a re-election. They believe that allowing a re-election is basically making their nation and communist Argentina. Protest have also spread to other cities such as Miami, London, Paris, Madrid and New York where Argentinians are expressing their concern. President Fernandez's popularity has significantly decreased after the annual inflation rate rose to 12% and after lawmakers passed a law moving the voting age from 18 to 16. Protesters believe this is an attempt for Fernandez's party to win over young votes for her re-election.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/08/world/americas/argentina-protests/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
By: Zayde Contreras
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