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Argentinean President Macri defends ban on Uber

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By Xinhua | Apr 19, 2016

Argentinean President Mauricio Macri on Thursday said he supported the ban on Uber's operation in Buenos Aires, the national capital, after the ride-hailing service sparked furious protests of taxi drivers.

On Wednesday, the municipal government suspended Uber activities for operating without legal permits, just one day after the company launched its ride-sharing app in Buenos Aires.

"This is a new challenge but I approve the decision of the city government to defend our taxi drivers, who are a symbol of the city and Argentina," said Macri during a press conference in the town of Llavallol, south of Buenos Aires.

Uber's operation on Tuesday were immediately met by a wave of outrage from taxi unions, who said it was an unfair competition as Uber drivers do not need a professional certification and can avoid taxes.

Meanwhile, tow trucks were deployed across the city to impound Uber vehicles.

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Buenos Aires' Transport Secretary Juan Mendez said Thursday that Uber is "operates outside the law. The company presented no documentation to offer these services before it began operating."