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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.

PROTESTERS CHALLENGE PETTOVELLO

Huge 'hunger line' in Buenos Aires challenges Milei's minister

06-02-2024 00:03 Sandra Pettovello’s claim she would attend to the hungry “one by one” backfires as hundreds of demonstrators form long queues outside her Human Capital Ministry, demanding greater state assistance in the face of a food emergency.

POLITICS & LABOUR

Buenos Aires braces for first general strike of Milei government

23-01-2024 11:54 Labour groups and social organisations will mobilise on Wednesday to demonstrate against Milei government’s reform plans, with a large turnout expected; Banks, public transport and even flights set to be affected.

SECURITY & HUMAN RIGHTS

Milei government orders social groups, unions to pay for protest

13-01-2024 22:04 Security Ministry sends summons to more than a dozen unions and social organisations, ordering them to pay the state millions of pesos for the policing of recent demonstrations within 10 days.

DEMONSTRATION ON WAY

CGT union calls first national strike over Milei reforms

29-12-2023 21:43 Javier Milei will face his first general strike after just more than a month in office; Argentina’s top umbrella union group calls for a nationwide protest against his plans to deregulate the country’s economy.

GOVERNMENT MEASURES

Government to bill protesters for security costs

22-12-2023 21:40 Presidential Spokesman Manuel Adorni says organisers of this week's protest will have to cough up 60 million pesos (US$73,000 at the official exchange rate).

ANTI-AUSTERITY PROTEST

Anti-austerity protesters rally in first test of new anti-picket protocol

20-12-2023 20:10 Left-wing groups stage demonstration in Buenos Aires on anniversary of 2001 protests; Bullrich claims success as first public protest against Milei administration passes off peacefully.

DEMONSTRATIONS IN BUENOS AIRES

Bullrich issues warning as picket groups forecast high turnout

20-12-2023 14:40 Security forces will be put under the spotlight later today when demonstrators deliver first challenge to Patricia Bullrich’s new anti-picket protest protocol.

ANTI-MILEI DEMONSTRATIONS

Argentina's Embassy in Chile vandalised by anti-Milei protesters

20-12-2023 12:02 Argentina's Embassy in Santiago attacked by anti-Milei vandals hours before planned demonstration in Buenos Aires against the new government.

POLITICS

Government says it will take away welfare from protesters who block streets

18-12-2023 17:54 Argentina's government warns against street blockades on eve of major demonstration; Human Capital Minister Sandra Pettovello warns that those who participate and receive welfare support will have it taken away from them.

SECURITY & HUMAN RIGHTS

Bullrich clamps down on protest rights with new anti-picket protocol

14-12-2023 21:29 Security minister delivers press conference outlining government’s harsh approach to protests cutting traffic; Outlining host of measures, including severe punishments she warns "there will be consequences" for those attempting to seize control of the street.

VIOLENCE IN MIDDLE EAST

Jewish groups, supporters stage march in support of Israel

09-10-2023 21:00 According to Argentina's Foreign Ministry, at least seven Argentine citizens have been killed in Israel, with another 15 people reported missing.

Abortion rights

Women across Argentina march in defence of abortion rights

29-09-2023 18:28 Thousands of women marched Thursday in defence of the recently acquired right to abortion, which they fear will be endangered if Javier Milei wins presidential elections next month.

Abortion rights

#28S rally: Thousands gather in capital to march in favour of legal abortion

29-09-2023 15:47 Downtown Buenos Aires was taken over by feminist groups on Thursday, as demonstrators rallied to retain abortion rights in the wake of a policy U-turn proposed by leading presidential candidate Javier Milei.

by Andrea Puerto

Former president in court

Brazil court resumes trial that could bar Bolsonaro

29-06-2023 13:21 Judges will continue delivering verdicts Thursday on charges that far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro broke the law with his unproven allegations against Brazil's election system, which could see him banned from holding office for eight years.

GENDER VIOLENCE

Argentina holds annual 'Ni Una Menos' march

04-06-2023 09:54 Tens of thousands turn out for the annual Ni Una Menos anti-gender violence march, just days after a young woman was killed by a coworker who had harassed her.