Argentines Hold Mass Rallies Against Government

Tens of thousands of people in Argentina are taking part in protests against the government of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.

Huge crowds marched through the capital Buenos Aires chanting slogans, banging pots and pans and waving banners.

The protest was sparked by a government proposal to reform the judiciary but people also showed their discontent over high inflation and crime.

Similar protests have also been held in other cities across Argentina.

Many protesters told the BBC they were angry at a proposed government bill that would allow voters to choose the magistrates who appoint and remove judges.

The Argentine opposition has criticised the move saying it would politicise the judiciary.

BBC

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