Many people hurt during demonstrations in Argentina opposing Milei's economic measures
At least five lawmakers joining the protests have been admitted to the hospital, as stated by lawmaker Cecilia Moreau to news agency AFP. The police took drastic measures to prevent demonstrators from reaching the congress building, encircled by fences. The non-governmental organization Association against Institutional Violence reported that over 40 people received on-site treatment for injuries caused by police using pepper spray.
Meanwhile, within the congress, senators discussed Miele's proposed reforms. The so-called "Anarcho-Capitalist" intends to proclaim a year-long "economic emergency," enabling him to dismantle governmental agencies and privatize state-owned enterprises. Additionally, the minimum pension is to be reduced, and labor rights are to be limited.
Miele emerged victorious in the November presidential election. When he entered office, he unveiled his "shock therapy," intending to combat inflation and boost the economy, according to his own statements. Protests against his initiatives are a common occurrence.
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- The demonstrations in Buenos Aires, opposing Javier Milei's economic measures, attracted dozens of protesters, leading to clashes with the Police.
- AFP reported that at least five legislators participating in the protests were injured and required hospitalization, joining the list of over 40 individuals treated for injuries caused by police using pepper spray.
- The Argentinian Police took aggressive measures to maintain order, including encircling the congress building with fences, triggering public outcry from a non-governmental organization titled Association against Institutional Violence.
- Javier Milei, the Argentinian politician known for his non-interventionist stance, faced widespread opposition to his savings policy, which included proposals to dismantle government agencies, privatize state-owned enterprises, and reduce the minimum pension.
- The controversial legislator Milei, the proponent of "shock therapy" to fight inflation, emerged victorious in the November presidential election, but his proposed reforms have triggered ongoing protests in Buenos Aires.
- The Police's use of pepper spray against demonstrators opposing Milei's economic policies has sparked international scrutiny, with images of the clashes circulating worldwide, including reports published in news agencies like AFP.
