In a powerful display of unity, hundreds of farmers took to the streets of Rome on Thursday, parking their tractors outside the iconic Colosseum. The demonstration, which also saw gatherings in the historic Circo Massimo, highlighted the growing concerns among Italy's agricultural community.
Vito, a farmer from Potenza in southern Italy, expressed the protesters' determination: \"We are here to try to change everything.\" He emphasized the need for solidarity, adding, \"The government is not listening to us. If we come together, they might listen because unity is strength.\"
Despite organizers' expectations of attracting 20,000 participants, fewer than 1,000 farmers were present at Circo Massimo by day's end. Vito reflected on the turnout, stating, \"I don't think there are enough of us here today.\"
The protest underscores the farmers' frustration with current policies and their demand for meaningful dialogue and support from the government.
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