July 9th holds great significance in Argentine history. On that day in 1816, the Congress of Tucumán proclaimed our country “a free and independent nation of King Ferdinand VII, his successors and mother country,” to which they added “and of all other foreign domination.” It was undoubtedly a momentous political decision taken in a highly critical context with external and internal enemies, who throughout our history have been decisive in its course.
209 years after that date, the working people continue to fight for their definitive independence, in a context of the advance of capital that seeks a society without freedom or rights for workers. In this sense, the government headed by President Javier Milei is carrying out disastrous policies that go in the direction historically defined by the enemies of the people. However, the multiplicity of sectors across the country, including retirees, who are confronting their reactionary initiatives are a clear example that the people, as in those days, are willing to wage whatever battles are necessary to thwart the anti-popular and quisling attempts of the government and its allies, while also building a just and democratic society.
In this regard, from the National Coordinating Board of Retiree and Pensioner Organizations, we urge grassroots organizations to converge in common actions with a united attitude to achieve our objectives.
“THE ONLY BATTLE YOU LOSE IS THE ONE YOU ABANDON”
Argentina, July 7, 2025
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