Rome was buzzing with excitement on Thursday as hundreds of Italian farmers brought their tractors into the heart of the city! 🚜 They parked their mighty machines right outside the iconic Colosseum, making a bold statement that's hard to ignore.
These farmers weren't just there for a joyride. They gathered in the historic Circo Massimo, once an ancient chariot-racing stadium and now a sprawling park in Rome's center. Their mission? To have their voices heard by the government.
\"We are here to try to change everything,\" said Vito, a passionate farmer who traveled all the way from Potenza in southern Italy. \"The government is not listening to us. If we come together, they might listen because unity is strength. But the thing is, I don't think there are enough of us here today,\" he added.
Organizers had hoped for a massive turnout of 20,000 people. But by the end of the day, fewer than 1,000 had gathered in the Circo Massimo. Despite the smaller crowd, the message was loud and clear: Farmers are fed up and ready for change! ✊
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