News of demonstration

General strike begins: Protest against Milei's labour reforms underway

Today 01:38 CGT-led general strike against Milei's labour reform; Union leaders aiming to "paralyse" the country; No buses, trains, flights or underground trains in response to lower house debate.

freedom of the press?

Government limits press coverage at labour reform protest

Yesterday 17:58 Argentina’s Security Ministry, led by Alejandra Monteoliva, intends to confine reporters to a designated area ahead of a massive strike by the CGT union grouping; Milei administration warns covering incidents could amount to “self-endangerment”; Press watchdogs SIPREBA and ACERA reject move.

by Giselle Leclercq

MARCHA FEDERAL PROTEST

Protesters cheer Milei veto defeat at Marcha Federal for universities, paediatric care

17-09-2025 20:38 Thousands rally outside Congress as lawmakers in lower house vote to reject vetoes on bills to boost funding for public universities and Argentina’s leading children’s hospital, a major blow for President Javier Milei.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Angola civic groups urge Argentina, Messi to scrap football friendly

19-08-2025 16:06 Argentina and Lionel Messi urged to scrap planning for friendly match in Luanda with Angola after 30 people were killed in protests.

POLITICS

‘Argentina with Cristina’ – Allies to join CFK at federal court surrender

16-06-2025 17:15 Kirchnerite, Peronist factions to mobilise for march on Comodoro Py federal courthouse after Supreme Court upholds six-year prison sentence and political ban for corruption charges.

PROTEST VIOLENCE

Photographer seriously injured by police during protest leaves intensive care

04-06-2025 15:19 Almost three months after he suffered severe head injuries after being struck by a tear gas canister fired by security forces while covering a protest rally, Pablo Grillo is discharged from intensive care; Photojournalist will continue rehabilitation at another hospital.

GENDER VIOLENCE

Experts voice femicide concerns on Ni Una Menos 10th anniversary

03-06-2025 11:48 A femicide is committed every 33 hours in Argentina. Ten years on from the first #NiUnaMenos anti-gender violence rally, experts call for renewed vigilance and greater protection for potential victims.

PRESS FREEDOM

Photographer freed after being violently detained at protest

22-05-2025 15:10 An AFP collaborator, photojournalist Tomas Cuesta, was freed in Buenos Aires Monday after he was detained with three other people at a pensioners' march that saw clashes with police.

HUMAN RIGHTS

Rights body criticises Milei over policing of protests

20-03-2025 16:53 Inter-American Commission of Human Rights calls on President Javier Milei’s government to guarantee freedom of expression and association as it voices concerns; Weekly pensioners’ protest passes off without major incident.

FOOTBALL & POLITICS

Football fans put rivalries aside to stand up for pensioners

13-03-2025 00:39 As this week’s protest against President Javier Milei's government proves, supporters are willing to put aside their differences to fight a perceived injustice.

by Dan Edwards

CONGRESS & POLITICS

Clashes outside Congress as lawmakers back Milei veto of pensions hike

11-09-2024 23:31 President’s charming of lawmakers pays off as move to overturn his veto of pension bill fails; At least 12 people injured and four arrested in clashes between demonstrators and security forces.

ECONOMY & POLITICS

Demonstration against veto of pension reform turns violent

04-09-2024 19:45 Police and security forces clash outside Congress with march in defence of retirees and pensioners; Groups of “pro-dialogue” lawmakers seek backing to overturn Milei veto in lower house in special session next Wednesday.

CONGRESS VIOLENCE

Officials slam ‘coup’ attempt after Congress clashes

13-06-2024 15:07 President Milei, Patricia Bullrich and Manuel Adorni accuse violent demonstrators of seeking to overthrow government in a "modern coup d'état."

Congress & Politics

Chaos outside Congress as anti-omnibus protest turns violent

12-06-2024 20:53 Cars and bins set alight as security forces and police clash with protesters outside Congress; At least five Peronist lawmakers treated by medical staff after being sprayed with tear gags.

SOCIAL UNREST

Police in Misiones take to streets as pay protest intensifies

20-05-2024 13:16 Active and retired police officers in Misiones Province stage street demonstrations in demand of better pay.

#8M: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

Tens of thousands of women challenge Milei on march for rights

08-03-2024 22:53 People across Argentina marked International Women's Day Friday with protests and celebrations, with demonstrators at a large rally in Buenos Aires voicing fierce criticism of President Javier Milei's government.

#8M: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

#8M: Activists take to the streets for women’s rights

08-03-2024 13:34 Feminists and campaigners march nationwide under the slogan “against hunger, norms and repression” in light of the Milei administration’s recent attacks on women’s rights.

News of demonstration

General strike begins: Protest against Milei's labour reforms underway

Government limits press coverage at labour reform protest

Protesters cheer Milei veto defeat at Marcha Federal for universities, paediatric care

Angola civic groups urge Argentina, Messi to scrap football friendly

‘Argentina with Cristina’ – Allies to join CFK at federal court surrender

Photographer seriously injured by police during protest leaves intensive care

Experts voice femicide concerns on Ni Una Menos 10th anniversary

Photographer freed after being violently detained at protest

Rights body criticises Milei over policing of protests

Football fans put rivalries aside to stand up for pensioners

Clashes outside Congress as lawmakers back Milei veto of pensions hike

Demonstration against veto of pension reform turns violent

Officials slam ‘coup’ attempt after Congress clashes

Chaos outside Congress as anti-omnibus protest turns violent

Police in Misiones take to streets as pay protest intensifies

Tens of thousands of women challenge Milei on march for rights

#8M: Activists take to the streets for women’s rights

General strike begins: Protest against Milei's labour reforms underway

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Milei government limits press coverage at labour reform protest

More than 900 jobs lost as major Argentine tyre-maker announces closure

Nearly 22,000 companies lost under Milei since December 2023, construction hit hardest

Paro del jueves 19 de febrero: cómo funcionará el transporte público en Ciudad de Buenos Aires y el Conurbano bonaerense

Paro general del 19 de febrero: cómo afectará a los vuelos y qué hacer si tenés que viajar este jueves

La Asociación Bancaria se adhiere al paro general y los bancos no abrirán sus puertas el jueves 19 de febrero en todo el país

Trabajador despedido de Fate tras 32 años de servicio: "No quiero ser un muerto social"

Paro general por 24 horas de la CGT, EN VIVO: Manuel Adorni cruzó a la CGT y calificó el paro como "perverso" y "extorsivo"