Salary increase at Garrahan: open conflict
The national government announced a 63.12% salary increase for resident doctors at Hospital Garrahan in response to union demands. However, the measure was rejected by the unions, which called for a general assembly on Tuesday in search of new definitions.
Improvement in social and economic indicators
A report by UNICEF recognized that 1,700,000 children have emerged from poverty since Javier Milei's administration began.
In addition, according to the EMAE prepared by Equilibra, the economy grew by 8% year-on-year in April, showing signs of sustained recovery.
In terms of inflation, INDEC reported 1.8% inflation in May, the lowest since March 2021. The year-on-year rate stands at 42.5%. The food sector registered a variation of just 0.4%.
Security: operations and new doctrine
The fight against drug trafficking and organized crime was another major focus this week. Among the main operations, the following stand out:
Detention of 12 members of Tren de Aragua, a dangerous transnational criminal organization.
In San Juan, a Bolivian passenger was arrested with 100 cocaine capsules hidden in a fanny pack.
In Santa Fe, simultaneous raids dismantled a family-run drug gang with six people arrested.
In Tucumán, four people were arrested for transporting 248 packages of cocaine hidden in the rear panels of a vehicle.
In Buenos Aires, a criminal network dedicated to online sexual exploitation with international connections was dismantled; 17 victims were rescued.
The Minister of Security, Patricia Bullrich, launched the Guaçurarí Plan, strengthening border controls with Brazil, especially in Misiones. The Interministerial Agreement of the Tripartite Command with Brazil and Paraguay was also updated to cut off financial flows of criminal and terrorist organizations.
In addition, 471 seized weapons were handed over to the Federal Forces, which will now be used against crime. "Every weapon taken from crime is a weapon that goes against crime."
Changes in Military Service and access to rights
The government announced the modification of Voluntary Military Service, which will now provide comprehensive educational training for young people aged 18 to 28, including completion of mandatory studies and vocational training.
