General Strike in Argentina Thursday April 10,2014

Workers in Argentina boycotted shops and stayed home from work on Thursday April 10,2014 as part of general strike against skyrocketing inflation and soaring crime under the government of President Cristina Kirchner.

The 24-hour strike was called by unions amid public discontent over high inflation, taxes and wages. 

Unions say they want higher pay and lower taxes, and blame the Argentine government for an annual inflation rate of more than 30%.
Protesters also formed human chains and blocked the main access routes to the capital, Buenos Aires, and other cities.
There were some incidents of violence and arrests after police tried to break the picket lines.

Participation in the work stoppage was uneven, with some department stores, restaurants, businesses and schools open in Buenos Aires and in Rosario, Argentina's third largest city, despite the difficult commute.

Kirchner's center-left government is being blamed for an annual inflation rate estimated by independent economists at over 30 percent. In addition, crime is seen as a major concern by the population.

Buses, commuter trains and most metro lines were shut down by the 24-hour walkout, while airlines were forced to cancel flights.