This past Saturday was the two year anniversary of the young student and activist Mariano Ferreyra’s death. He was shot and killed on 20th October 2010 in a protest involving railway workers of the Railway Union (UF). His murder led to widespread protests throughout Argentina and his story has become a symbol of workers’ struggles and human rights abuses. In court, 17 people are currently on trial for his murder, with head of the UF José Ángel Pedraza charged with instigating the crime. A march from Congreso to Plaza de Mayo called for justice. Ferreyra’s cousin, Aitor Graña presented the album “Cuerpo – Canciones a partir de Mariano Ferreyra” for sale at Plaza de Mayo that he co-produced with Radio La Tribu featuring songs by a variety of musicians. Photographers Beatrice Murch, Diego Cupolo, Diego Espinosa and Madeleine Decker share their viewpoints.
The march up Av de Mayo from Congreso to Plaza de Mayo commemorating the two year anniversary of Mariano Ferreyra's death. (Photo: Diego Cupolo)
Buttons and papers show support for Mariano Ferreyra. (Photo: Madeleine Decker)
The march proceeds up Rivadavia from Plaza Congreso on the two year anniversary of Mariano Ferreyra's death. (Photo: Diego Cupolo)
A coffin shaped graffiti on the street. Shadows of the protest from Plaza de Congreso to Plaza de Mayo. (Photos: Diego Espinosa and Beatrice Murch)
Flags scream for justice in the march commemorating the two year anniversary of Mariano Ferreyra's death. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
A mural of Mariano Ferreyra is quickly painted along Av de Mayo. (Photo: Diego Espinosa)
'Mariano Ferreyra Presente' proclaims the banners in front of Congreso. (Photo: Diego Espinosa)
Jorge Altamira, the head of the Partido Obrero, leads the march behind the front banner from Congreso to Plaza de Mayo. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
Red smoke pours forth during the march. (Photo: Diego Espinosa)
A poster along Av de Mayo is ripped before the conclusion of the march. (Photo: Beatrice Murch)
A shirt stencil at the ready. Aitor Grana presents his new CD 'Cuerpo' at Plaza de Mayo. (Photos: Madeleine Decker)
The march finishes at Plaza de Mayo and calls for 'Justicia por Mariano Ferreyra'. (Photo: Diego Espinosa)
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