Argentina's Unions Fight Back Against Austerity Measures

In Argentina, a strike did unfold,
Against cuts in spending, the people did hold.
Flights were cancelled, trains stopped in their place,
Metro services suspended, what a dreadful face.

Shops stayed closed, but bus drivers did drive,
International flights went ahead, with a few delays to thrive.
A third strike in a row, since President Milei took the stage,
Unions protesting austerity, with a passionate, angry rage.

Hyperinflation down, from 200% to 60% a year,
A plan that's working, but at what cost, some people do fear.
Pensioners and low-paid workers, the most vulnerable in sight,
Affected by the cuts, with no end in sight.

Subsidies slashed, public servants fired with a sigh,
Government departments closed, the people ask why.
Horacio Bianchi, a retired teacher, spoke with a sad face,
"People are suffering, they can't afford to eat, what a terrible place."

Pension funds slashed, protests on the street,
Violence erupts, as police clash with protesters to beat.
The government awaits a loan, $20bn from the IMF fund,
A debt of $44bn, will it be paid, or will it be left behind, undone?