¿Es difícil ser joven en nuestro país? Pablo Vommaro

·19 min·1 clip

A 17-year-old took a gun to school in Tucumán, prompting Pablo Vommaro to analyze how government policies promoting weapon imports and individualism fuel youth violence.

The episode begins with host Silvia Rosquez de Tenkin welcoming listeners and noting a recent march in Tucumán that featured many young people, framing the central question of whether it is difficult to be young in Argentina. She introduces guest Pablo Vommaro, executive director of CLACSO, who joins online. Vommaro first details CLACSO's tribute event held on March 31 for the 50th anniversary of the civil-military coup. He explains the event included recognition to countries that welcomed Argentine exiles during the dictatorship, a tribute to symbols like Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, and the launch of the Luchadoras de Nuestra América prize, awarded in its first edition to Estela Carlotto for her work with Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo. Vommaro also mentions a photographic exhibition called 'Imágenes de la Memoria' and a call for essays linking memory of the coup to current democratic challenges. The host then pivots to youth issues, citing a recent incident in Tucumán where a 17-year-old brought a gun to school. She connects this to broader societal violence and government policies promoting weapon imports and punitive measures like reforming the juvenile penal code. Vommaro analyzes this as part of a 'poly-crisis' affecting youth, where they are 'very spoken but little heard,' facing exclusion, lack of non-commodified leisure spaces, and high precariousness in labor and life. He notes that social inequalities are more acute among children and youth. A listener named Sofía Lacks asks about immediate actions, and Vommaro responds by emphasizing the need to create listening devices and spaces of protagonism for youth in institutions like schools, families, and clubs. The episode concludes with the host thanking Vommaro and highlighting INDEC data showing 40-50% of young men in high precariousness, underscoring the urgency of continued dialogue and action.

Listen to the show on

Apple Podcasts Spotify

Play clips from this episode More from CLACSO Radio