Thousands of people gathered in streets and squares across Argentina last night to protest against the recent hikes in utility tariffs. Last week, a Federal Court in La Plata ordered the gas hikes be suspended due to their impact on the population. Gas, electricity, and water prices have soared in recent months after the government reduced or removed subsidies that had kept utility bills contained for more than a decade. The hikes have caused problems for many, particularly low-income households, cultural and sports centres, small businesses, and independent theatres. The Indy joined the central protest at the Obelisco and here we share some images from a noisy night in the rain.

Source: The Argentina Independent July 15, 2016 15:56 UTC