While large-scale protests and demonstrations have become increasingly common in Argentina over the past few years, the general strike called for 10 April is the first since November 2012. All of the country’s significant anti-government trade unions have called on their members to strike. With most metro, bus and train services suspended, and roads into Buenos Aires blocked by pickets, the strike will have a significant impact, regardless of the actual number of protesters in attendance. The impact will not just be felt domestically: shipments of dry bulk, gas and oil products may face severe disruption as a result of the strike.End of preview - This article contains approximately 689 words.
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