Social Issues In Argentina

Civil Risk

Protests, rebellions and demonstrations in major cities are a frequent in Argentina, mostly related to domestic economic and political issues in the country.

Judiciary

Argentina’s judiciary is generally autonomous, but remains contingent to robust influence from political authorities and afflicted by corruption as abuse of office by officials usually goes unpunished. Political parties, legislators, the police and the judicial system are viewed as corrupt by activists. Public confidence in jurisprudence remains low due to the weak law ruling system that hindered the fundamental of justice and equality. Few of the promised reform projects have been implemented.

Civil Rights

Public insecurity and crime rates are main problems in

Human Rights organisations have identified several areas of ongoing concerns which include Indigenous Rights, Judicial independence, Police abuse, Prison Conditions, and Women’s Rights.

Education

Argentina was ranked the 89th position out of 144 countries under the education sector in the Global Competitiveness Index 2012 – 2013. However, there were still insufficient school system administration developed in all the provinces, and the widening quality gap between rich and poor provinces is disturbing. The education system deteriorates due to low quality, salaries, as well as deep inequalities between the federal states.

Civil Unrest

Citizen Dissatisfaction has intensified since the beginning of Fernández’ second term. The expansion of the middle class people who are mainly affected by restrictive measures and economic downturn has intensified and led to stronger demand. Demonstrations and protests took place on streets as a result of the widespread discontent with the poor political management.. Protestors generally come from labour unions, movements, student groups and many more. There were peaceful protests as well as violent

In September and November 2012, hundreds of thousands of people marched in the country’s main urban centers. Dissatisfaction among this population exploded in a general strike on November 20, and resulted in the December 7 protests, with underlying protests including the restrictions on dollar access, public insecurity, presidential arrogance, inflation rates, the reduction of subsidies for some basic public goods, and finally the pollution of the environment. For the first time since 2002, the social protests were allied with unions such as those in the agrarian sector and the CGT; this may ultimately make the movements more