Riots shook claims the Labor Day events in Latin America
Concentrations were in the main cities of the region. In some demonstrations, clashes and violence. Politics, in some cases, and apathy in others, marked the day
Photo credit: Reuters
Tens of thousands of workers in Latin America endorsed the streets to voice their demands again and in many cases, to express their discontent with the measures taken by governments.
In Chile, the march was held in the capital, Santiago, culminating in serious riots clashes between police and masked. The demonstration, organized by the Confederation of Workers (CUT)-the main union of the country, began in the downtown Central Station, where the columns moved peacefully through the emblematic Avenida Alameda, operating under tight control. The violence reached the end and the authorities still did not give casualty figures or arrested. In cities such as Valparaiso and Concepcion were minor incidents.
Also there were riots in Bogota. Security forces arrested 70 people in Bogota for possession of dangerous elements, Caracol Radio reported. Explosives and one wounded completed the temporary part. Was expected to meet main event some 10 thousand people.
In the Bolivia of Evo Morales, the commemoration of this day came amid a series of protests that affect the popularity of the Government, with claims of various kinds. The demonstrations, which had thus a more political aspect, lost prominence by the president's announcement of the expropriation of the Spanish Electricity Network subsidiary. In addition, the governor was preparing at least four bills that benefited the workers, though hardly help them cope with the discontent generated by the application, from Tuesday, a new minimum wage that has not stopped according to the unions.
Although peaceful, the demonstrations in Ecuador and Venezuela were marked by social polarization promotes the style of their presidents. The followers of Rafael Correa and Hugo Chavez made his calls with the explicit purpose of highlighting the achievements of their efforts, while opposition groups organized their own setbacks with claims and complaints about the shortcomings of these socialist governments.
Doomed to treatment being conducted to overcome the mysterious suffering from cancer since 2011, Chavez said his references to this day. Before leaving Cuba for a new series of radiation treatments, the president issued on Monday the new Labour Act, calling it "historic." Since Tuesday was limited to sending messages of support to the "working class" through his Twitter account.
In Peru, Labor Day was the setting for a political dispute. Ollanta Humala president announced a second minimum wage increase, with news that tried to appease the emerging social conflicts that have been awakened. However, the General Confederation of Workers (CGTP) claimed that his government remains "the same system of exploitation" of the time of Alberto Fujimori (1990-2000).
Perfect socialism was the call that led the celebrations in Cuba, at a time when the reforms adopted by Communism in recent times begin to alter a system that ruled for decades. The dictator Raul Castro led the massive but short memorial with calls for national unity and called for support for the changes.
In Paraguay, the labor unions and unions held protest marches in Asuncion to demand better working conditions and repudiate a law regulating small and medium enterprises.The demonstrations highlighted the disagreement that exists right now between the government of Fernando Lugo and the guilds, which launched strong criticism.
Were also loaded with political content demonstrations in Mexico. There, the Labour Congress made a strong appeal to the executive and the party to assume power after the presidential election in July to take the steps necessary to stop the violence.Independent trade unions, in turn, directly urged their members to vote for the leftist candidate Andres Lopez Obrador and punish the ruling Autonomist Party (PAN) and the traditional favorite and PRI.
The opposite occurred in Uruguay, where the single federation of workers expressed PITCNT matches with the government of José Mujica, but also showed some differences. The president attended the event, although he was not. Another demonstration was called by a group of more radical unions who disagree with the current line of the labor confederation.
The differences within the labor movement were also evident in Argentina. There, the General Confederation of Labour, led by Hugo Moyano, now estranged from the government of Cristina Kirchner, had no demonstrations. They were the opposing faction of the Central de Trabajadores Argentinos and leftist movements who staged the day with events in the capital.
In Brazil, the slogan was "development with lower taxes and wages and jobs." In the main event in the Piazza Campo de Bagatelle, San Pablo, were united the unions General Workers Union, Forza Association, Central of Workers of Brazil (CTB), Nova Trade Union of Workers and General Confederation of Brazilian Workers. According to reports, the merger brought together more than a million people.
The streets of the Central American capitals were the scene of the traditional marches of the public and private workers, accompanied by students and farmers from different points. Multicolored flags, clowns, masks and music troupes gave cheerful note to the day, which led unions in different sectors.
In Honduras, at least 30,000 people marched through the capital, headed by former President Manuel Zelaya and his wife Xiomara Castro, who seek the presidency in the elections of 2013.
In Guatemala, the veteran trade union leader José Pinzón said that "problems (labor) remain the same for 136 years, so can not give up our struggle." The demonstrators, about 8,000, also expressed opposition to the open pit mining in the country and announced an increase in electricity rates of between 6% and 15%.
About 4,000 people protested in El Salvador by the lack of jobs, the high cost of living and low wages and proximity criticized the government of Mauricio Funes with the United States. "The workers are convinced that this government is more right than left right," he told AFP the general secretary of the General Public and Municipal Employees, William Huezo. "They have become rich while the people are starving, is not enough money, the taxes go up, wages are not increased and that must end," he complained.
In Costa Rica, unions pointed their batteries for the defense of the Social Security Fund, CCSS, which runs through unprecedented financial crisis. About 7,000 demonstrators, including educators had a strong presence, walked about 15 blocks and planted at the headquarters of the CCSS, in the heart of San Jose, for shouting slogans against the government.
Meanwhile, the Nicaraguan government suspended the march for workers to visit the place where the remains are being blurred by Tomas Borge, the last of the founders of the ruling Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN), which until now has been alive and died Monday at age 81. However, opponents marched in the east of Managua to demand more government jobs, price controls on basic food products, job security and fair wages.
Concentrations were in the main cities of the region. In some demonstrations, clashes and violence. Politics, in some cases, and apathy in others, marked the day
Photo credit: ReutersTens of thousands of workers in Latin America endorsed the streets to voice their demands again and in many cases, to express their discontent with the measures taken by governments.
In Chile, the march was held in the capital, Santiago, culminating in serious riots clashes between police and masked. The demonstration, organized by the Confederation of Workers (CUT)-the main union of the country, began in the downtown Central Station, where the columns moved peacefully through the emblematic Avenida Alameda, operating under tight control. The violence reached the end and the authorities still did not give casualty figures or arrested. In cities such as Valparaiso and Concepcion were minor incidents.
Also there were riots in Bogota. Security forces arrested 70 people in Bogota for possession of dangerous elements, Caracol Radio reported. Explosives and one wounded completed the temporary part. Was expected to meet main event some 10 thousand people.
In the Bolivia of Evo Morales, the commemoration of this day came amid a series of protests that affect the popularity of the Government, with claims of various kinds. The demonstrations, which had thus a more political aspect, lost prominence by the president's announcement of the expropriation of the Spanish Electricity Network subsidiary. In addition, the governor was preparing at least four bills that benefited the workers, though hardly help them cope with the discontent generated by the application, from Tuesday, a new minimum wage that has not stopped according to the unions.
Although peaceful, the demonstrations in Ecuador and Venezuela were marked by social polarization promotes the style of their presidents. The followers of Rafael Correa and Hugo Chavez made his calls with the explicit purpose of highlighting the achievements of their efforts, while opposition groups organized their own setbacks with claims and complaints about the shortcomings of these socialist governments.
Doomed to treatment being conducted to overcome the mysterious suffering from cancer since 2011, Chavez said his references to this day. Before leaving Cuba for a new series of radiation treatments, the president issued on Monday the new Labour Act, calling it "historic." Since Tuesday was limited to sending messages of support to the "working class" through his Twitter account.
In Peru, Labor Day was the setting for a political dispute. Ollanta Humala president announced a second minimum wage increase, with news that tried to appease the emerging social conflicts that have been awakened. However, the General Confederation of Workers (CGTP) claimed that his government remains "the same system of exploitation" of the time of Alberto Fujimori (1990-2000).
Perfect socialism was the call that led the celebrations in Cuba, at a time when the reforms adopted by Communism in recent times begin to alter a system that ruled for decades. The dictator Raul Castro led the massive but short memorial with calls for national unity and called for support for the changes.
In Paraguay, the labor unions and unions held protest marches in Asuncion to demand better working conditions and repudiate a law regulating small and medium enterprises.The demonstrations highlighted the disagreement that exists right now between the government of Fernando Lugo and the guilds, which launched strong criticism.
Were also loaded with political content demonstrations in Mexico. There, the Labour Congress made a strong appeal to the executive and the party to assume power after the presidential election in July to take the steps necessary to stop the violence.Independent trade unions, in turn, directly urged their members to vote for the leftist candidate Andres Lopez Obrador and punish the ruling Autonomist Party (PAN) and the traditional favorite and PRI.
The opposite occurred in Uruguay, where the single federation of workers expressed PITCNT matches with the government of José Mujica, but also showed some differences. The president attended the event, although he was not. Another demonstration was called by a group of more radical unions who disagree with the current line of the labor confederation.
The differences within the labor movement were also evident in Argentina. There, the General Confederation of Labour, led by Hugo Moyano, now estranged from the government of Cristina Kirchner, had no demonstrations. They were the opposing faction of the Central de Trabajadores Argentinos and leftist movements who staged the day with events in the capital.
In Brazil, the slogan was "development with lower taxes and wages and jobs." In the main event in the Piazza Campo de Bagatelle, San Pablo, were united the unions General Workers Union, Forza Association, Central of Workers of Brazil (CTB), Nova Trade Union of Workers and General Confederation of Brazilian Workers. According to reports, the merger brought together more than a million people.
The streets of the Central American capitals were the scene of the traditional marches of the public and private workers, accompanied by students and farmers from different points. Multicolored flags, clowns, masks and music troupes gave cheerful note to the day, which led unions in different sectors.
In Honduras, at least 30,000 people marched through the capital, headed by former President Manuel Zelaya and his wife Xiomara Castro, who seek the presidency in the elections of 2013.
In Guatemala, the veteran trade union leader José Pinzón said that "problems (labor) remain the same for 136 years, so can not give up our struggle." The demonstrators, about 8,000, also expressed opposition to the open pit mining in the country and announced an increase in electricity rates of between 6% and 15%.
About 4,000 people protested in El Salvador by the lack of jobs, the high cost of living and low wages and proximity criticized the government of Mauricio Funes with the United States. "The workers are convinced that this government is more right than left right," he told AFP the general secretary of the General Public and Municipal Employees, William Huezo. "They have become rich while the people are starving, is not enough money, the taxes go up, wages are not increased and that must end," he complained.
In Costa Rica, unions pointed their batteries for the defense of the Social Security Fund, CCSS, which runs through unprecedented financial crisis. About 7,000 demonstrators, including educators had a strong presence, walked about 15 blocks and planted at the headquarters of the CCSS, in the heart of San Jose, for shouting slogans against the government.
Meanwhile, the Nicaraguan government suspended the march for workers to visit the place where the remains are being blurred by Tomas Borge, the last of the founders of the ruling Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN), which until now has been alive and died Monday at age 81. However, opponents marched in the east of Managua to demand more government jobs, price controls on basic food products, job security and fair wages.
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