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A woman carries a banner that reads in Spanish "We want us alive" during a demonstrating against gender violence in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016

Video. Thousands march in Buenos Aires for women’s rights

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Thousands of women marched in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires to mark International Women’s Day, protesting gender violence and inequality.

Thousands of women marched through the streets of Buenos Aires on Monday, calling for stronger protections against gender violence and greater equality.

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Demonstrators were seen chanting, beating drums and carrying banners as they marched toward Plaza de Mayo.

Some participants said women in Argentina continue to face insecurity and warned that recent policy changes could weaken protections for women’s rights.

Similar demonstrations were also held in several Latin American countries in recent days.

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