Yellow vests return to the streets for the 15th time – ElSol.com.ar – Diario de Mendoza, Argentina

February 23 marks the 15th consecutive Saturday of the mobilization of "yellow vests" in which indignant citizens took to the streets of Paris and other French cities to protest the government's economic reforms and the current situation. in France.

The demonstrations of the yellow vests were originally motivated by the expected increase in the fuel tax. However, despite the fact that the government of President Emmanuel Macron canceled this increase, the demonstrations have become a larger movement. directed against official policies and their economic reforms.

In general, protesters complain of exorbitant taxes, low wages and the inability to find a well-paid job, while accusing the authorities of keeping people away and working for the good. of the richest. from the country