According to official data from December 2023, in the City of Buenos Aires, there are 8,028 people experiencing homelessness, but shelters have only 3,409 places. Experts emphasize that the issue requires a comprehensive solution that addresses both access to housing and the attention to related issues such as mental health, addictions, and other structural factors.
In this context, opinions on how to tackle the problem of homeless people vary widely. On one hand, voices like those of Indiamorena advocate for the creation of a neighborhood with simple houses and a garden to provide them with an opportunity to leave the streets. According to this vision, it is crucial to provide an escape from the harsh reality they face. On the other hand, stricter viewpoints like those of Libertaria Imparcial point to the need for homeless people to try to break out of complacency and find work in regions such as Cuyo, where there is job demand.
Recently, legislator Ramiro Marra proposed to "lift up" homeless people, generating controversy. Marra stated that the street is not meant for sleeping and suggested that many of these individuals could work if they improved their appearance. This proposal sparked various reactions on social media, where possible solutions were discussed, such as the creation of temporary shelters to provide them with a temporary roof and criticism of insensitive approaches that advocate simply removing people from the streets without offering real and humane alternatives.
