Solidarity Action in Buenos Aires for the accused people from Geneva

Today, the 15.03.2004 a demonstration took place in front of the Italian embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. More than 100 Activists expressed their solidarity with the Italian comrades, which are standing in moment in front of court. The 26 activists are accused to take part at the violent clashes at the G8 summit in 2001 in Geneva, Italy. If the get sue they can get imprisonment between 8 to 15 years.

The demonstration runs from Park “Las Herras” over one of the main streets, the Avenida Las Herras in the center of Buenos Aires (Federal Capital) to the embassy of Italy.
In front of the embassy some speeches where hold and a petition were given to the Italian ambassador. He gave the agreement to forward the message to the Italian government. At the end of the rally some slogans like: "Carlo Giuliani - presente" (Carlo Giuliani-present); "Berlusconi-Asessino" (Berlusconi-murderer); "Libertad para los compañeros de Genova" (Freedom for the comrades in Geneva); "Italia fuera del Irak" (Italia – Out of Irak) where sprayed to the wall of the embassy. The facade and the front door where brighten up by a bucket full of paint and inkeggs.
The demonstration where organized and supported by the groups Mup-20, Grupo Alavío, Hijos, Coordinadora para la libertad de los presos políticos, Genova.libera und Ak kraak.

Translation by GoliAth