'Inflation in Argentina is a problem,' Hugo Moyano admits

CGT labour confederation leader Hugo Moyano admitted that “inflation in Argentina is a problem.” He also said that, despite the several criminal cases open against him, he is not afraid of going to jail.

“An 80 percent of the workers’ lowest salaries is spent on food. No one is making this up. This inflation doesn’t help anyone, not the workers nor business leaders,” Moyano explained. 

During a conference at the Belgrano University, the unionist assured that he will support Buenos Aires province Governor Daniel Scioli’s potential reelection campaign and shot down rumours that he may be considering running for public office.

“Those who think I need political privileges are wrong. My conscience is clear and God is the only one I’m afraid of” he stated. 

Moyano then said that he publicly supports Scioli, since he is “the governor is the one in best condition to run the province.”

The union leader also rejected the possibility that one of his sons may be running for office. “Pablo is not interested in politics and Facundo’s eventual candidacy is not up to me,” he assured.

Regarding the recent death of trucker Gustavo González, which led to the recent refuse collectors’ protest that blocked the Figueroa Alcorta Av., Moyano said that it was “an unfortunate event that no one could have avoided.”

33-year old González suffered a stroke last Friday and had to wait at his house over 16 hours until an ambulance arrived to assist him.

His family accused the Truckers' Union health care system of malpractice and negligence, and demanded for an official explanation from Moyano himself, blocking traffic on Figueroa Alcorta during rush hour hoping he would contact them.