Argentina port strike lifted as government, maritime pilots reach agreement
A strike by Argentina's maritime pilots that had stranded dozens of ships in the country's ports has ended after the government and the protesters reached an agreement. The pilots agreed to reduce their rate demands by 20%, while the administration suspended a decree that had deregulated the sector.
A strike by the maritime pilots who guide vessels in and out of Argentina's main ports has ended following an agreement with the government. The walkout had earlier left more than 150 ships stranded in the country's waterways, threatening exports and imports alike.
Under the deal, the pilots agreed to reduce their rate demands by 20%, while the government suspended a contested decree that had deregulated the sector. Talks accelerated as exporters voiced growing concern over fuel shortages and shipment delays.
Backlogged port traffic is expected to take several days to return to normal. Industry representatives said they would closely watch how the decree's ultimate fate plays out in Congress.
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