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The General Confederation of Labor and the United Trade Union Front announced a nationwide 24‑hour general strike in Argentina on February 19. The action coincides with the Chamber of Deputies’ debate on the labor reform bill promoted by Javier Milei’s government, recently approved by the Senate. Union sources confirmed that all transportation workers will participate, including members of the General Union of Associations of Transportation Workers. The strike will affect bus, train, taxi, and flight services in Buenos Aires and the metropolitan area, marking the fourth general strike against the current administration.

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00:00Hello and welcome to From the South from the headquarters of Telesur Studios in Caracas.
00:05My name is Pablo Micheliche. We begin with the news. Stay with us.
00:22The General Confederation of Labour and the United Trade Union Front confirm a 24-hour
00:27general strike in Argentina on February 19. The Chamber of Deputies is debating the Labour
00:33Reform Bill proposed by Javier Millet's government, which was recently approved by the Senate.
00:38The legislative session is expected to take place on Thursday, February 19, which will
00:44mark the fourth general strike against the current administration. According to Union
00:49sources, a national strike will be held with the participation of all transportation workers,
00:54including those from the General Union of Associations of Transportation Workers.
00:59The strike will affect bus, train, taxi and flight services in the City of Buenos Aires and the
01:05Buenos Aires metropolitan area.
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