Argentine trucking union leader acquitted of extortion, coercion charges

A judge acquitted Maximiliano Cabaleyro, leader of the Moyano union in San Nicolás, San Pedro and Ramallo, of charges including disturbing the peace, coercion, extortion, and threats, ruling that his actions constituted the exercise of the right to strike. The verdict is a notable legal precedent for labor protest in Argentina, potentially emboldening union tactics. The decision may face appeal, and its broader impact on labor relations remains uncertain.