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Argentine volunteer firefighters hold national siren protest

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On September 10, volunteer firefighters across Argentina executed a simultaneous national “sirenazo” (siren protest) at 10:00 a.m. to demand the release of withheld funds from the national government. Coordinated by the National System of Volunteer Firefighters and its 29 provincial federations, the demonstration involved more than 1,000 associations and approximately 52,000 personnel. The protest centered on the demand for the transfer of approximately 59.3 billion pesos in outstanding funds from the 2025 fiscal year and prior periods. These resources, mandated by Law 25.054 through a ~~3 per thousand~~ surcharge on insurance premiums, are intended for operational maintenance, with organizers estimating a loss of roughly 45 million pesos per association. Beyond the primary debt, the movement continues to press for: • Compensation for emergency services provided on federally conceded highways, specifically ~~regarding the~~ requesting that new ~~Federal Concession Network under Decree 97/2025.~~ federal concession contracts include mandatory agreements for monthly availability and expense reimbursement. • Full implementation of Law 27.629 to ensure VAT reimbursements for equipment and supplies. • Improved foreign exchange mechanisms to facilitate the international purchase of essential technology and vehicles. Authorities noted that the siren protest was a peaceful, symbolic measure and that all stations maintained active duty guards to ensure emergency response capabilities were not affected during the event.

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