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Argentine Farmers Halt Strike
Wed, 04/02/2008 - 13:23
Argentines are breathing sighs of relief as a 20-day farmers strike comes to a close. Mario Sandia, President of the Rural Confederation of Argentina, made the announcement at a farmer's assembly in Gualeguaychú, the nation's cattle capital. Growers and agricultural workers have participated in a nationwide strike for nearly three weeks over an export tax hike on soy and other grains. Marie Trigona has the latest from Buenos Aires. Share this page! »
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