Buenos Aires sees violent protests over Milei’s reforms in Argentina
6 months, 1 week ago

Buenos Aires sees violent protests over Milei’s reforms in Argentina

Al Jazeera  

Violent protests have erupted on the streets of Buenos Aires, as Argentina’s Senate debates the passage of a key bill that would advance President Javier Milei’s economic overhaul. “A sad day for Argentinian democracy,” said a social media account for the Union for the Homeland, a Peronist political party representing the opposition. “In addition to the 18 detained, we are going to take the images to the justice system so that everyone who broke sidewalks burned cars and trash cans will pay.” The administration of President Milei went further, accusing the demonstrators of attempting to overthrow the government and disrupt Congress’s proceedings. The social media account for the executive office issued a message as well, congratulating the armed forces “for their excellent actions in repressing the terrorist groups that, with sticks, stones and even grenades, attempted to perpetrate a coup d’état”.

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In Milei’s latest drastic move, Argentina is sole UN holdout voting ‘no’ to ending gender violence
1 month, 1 week ago

In Milei’s latest drastic move, Argentina is sole UN holdout voting ‘no’ to ending gender violence

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The usual suspects abstained from voting on a seemingly uncontroversial United Nations resolution that denounced violence against women and girls on Thursday — Iran, Russia, North Korea. It comes just days after Milei, an outspoken climate change skeptic, abruptly called Argentina’s negotiators home from the U.N. climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, stirring concerns that the radical …

Argentina votes against UN resolution combating online violence against women and girls
1 month, 1 week ago

Argentina votes against UN resolution combating online violence against women and girls

CNN  

CNN — Argentina was the only country to vote against a United Nations resolution promoting the end of all forms of online violence against women and girls. During Thursday’s UN General Assembly session, the South American nation argued that the resolution contained ambiguous terms such as “hate speech,” “misinformation,” and “disinformation” that could be used “abusively” to restrict freedom of …

Argentina’s riot police clash with protesters in capital’s streets over president Javier Milei’s reforms
6 months, 1 week ago

Argentina’s riot police clash with protesters in capital’s streets over president Javier Milei’s reforms

The Independent  

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Jittery markets rally after Argentina’s Milei gets his first legislative ‘triumph’ on broad reforms
6 months, 1 week ago

Jittery markets rally after Argentina’s Milei gets his first legislative ‘triumph’ on broad reforms

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Wall Street rallied Thursday as Argentina’s President Javier Milei traveled to Italy for the Group of Seven summit, buoyed by his first legislative victory after the Senate passed sweeping proposals to slash state spending and boost his powers. Having hitched his political fortunes to the goal of cutting down Argentina’s bloated state, Milei hailed the vote …

Milei’s radical overhaul passes Argentina’s Senate after protesters clash with police
6 months, 1 week ago

Milei’s radical overhaul passes Argentina’s Senate after protesters clash with police

LA Times  

Police in riot gear gesture outside Congress after the Senate approved a reform bill presented by Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires on Wednesday. Argentina’s Senate narrowly approved President Javier Milei’s sweeping proposals to slash state spending and boost his own powers on Thursday, handing the libertarian leader a much-needed first legislative victory. Senate president Victoria Villarruel, the vice …

‘Lives at play’: Argentina’s Senate passes Milei reforms as protests rage
6 months, 1 week ago

‘Lives at play’: Argentina’s Senate passes Milei reforms as protests rage

Al Jazeera  

Senators embark on all-night session to approve the controversial economic plan as protesters clash with police outside. Argentina’s upper house has narrowly passed a controversial bill key to libertarian President Javier Milei’s economic reform plans as thousands of protesters clashed with police in the streets. “A violent Argentina that sets a car on fire, throws rocks and debates the exercise …

In initial win for Argentine President Milei, senators approve his key bills after violent protests
6 months, 1 week ago

In initial win for Argentine President Milei, senators approve his key bills after violent protests

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s Senate narrowly approved key state overhaul and tax bills proposed by President Javier Miliei, delivering an initial legislative victory to the libertarian leader in his efforts to enact his promises of radical change. “That’s the contradiction.” Anti-government protesters are sprayed by a police water cannon outside Congress as lawmakers debate a reform bill promoted by …

Riot police in Argentina disperse protesters with water cannons, tear gas ahead of key Senate vote
6 months, 1 week ago

Riot police in Argentina disperse protesters with water cannons, tear gas ahead of key Senate vote

LA Times  

Anti-government protesters clash with police outside Congress, as lawmakers debate a reform bill promoted by Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Argentine riot police fired water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters who threw stones and Molotov cocktails outside Congress on Wednesday, escalating tensions before lawmakers were to vote on state overhaul and tax …

President Milei’s surprising devotion to Judaism and Israel provokes tension in Argentina and beyond
6 months, 3 weeks ago

President Milei’s surprising devotion to Judaism and Israel provokes tension in Argentina and beyond

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — At the base of the sacred Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City, President Javier Milei of Argentina appeared to be in a spiritual trance. Ahead of Milei’s victory, nearly 4,000 Argentine Jewish intellectuals signed a petition voicing concern over Milei’s “political use of Judaism, its texts and symbols.” For many Argentines, that pride was fraught with …

In progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ community says President Milei has turned back the clock
7 months, 1 week ago

In progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ community says President Milei has turned back the clock

LA Times  

Police stand guard outside the National Institute Against Discrimination, Xenophobia and Racism in Buenos Aires to prevent workers from entering after the government closed it and laid them off in April. Yet just months after Salva got her first paycheck, right-wing President Javier Milei entered office and began slashing public spending as part of his state overhaul to solve Argentina’s …

Argentina labor unions’ 24-hour strike against President Milei paralyzes daily life
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Argentina labor unions’ 24-hour strike against President Milei paralyzes daily life

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s biggest trade unions mounted one of their fiercest challenges to the libertarian government of President Javier Milei, staging a mass general strike on Thursday that led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights and halted key bus, rail and subway lines. Milei posted a photo on Instagram holding up a soccer jersey emblazoned with the …

Massive protests in Argentina slam Milei’s education cuts
8 months ago

Massive protests in Argentina slam Milei’s education cuts

Al Jazeera  

President Milei ran on a promise of taking a chainsaw to public spending, and continues to defend his approach. Students and university professors were joined by the country’s powerful trade unions and opposition political parties as hundreds of thousands rallied on Tuesday against the effect of President Javier Milei’s radical austerity measures on public universities. Milei had brandished a chainsaw …

Argentina protesters march against Milei’s public university cuts
8 months ago

Argentina protesters march against Milei’s public university cuts

Al Jazeera  

Hundreds of thousands of Argentines have taken to the streets to voice outrage at cuts to higher public education under budget-slashing President Javier Milei, protest organisers say. Joined by professors, parents and alumni from the 57 state-run universities in the economic crisis-riddled South American country, students rose up on Tuesday “in defence of free public university education”, they said. Labour …

Argentina’s police step up their response to growing anti-government protests
8 months, 1 week ago

Argentina’s police step up their response to growing anti-government protests

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A confrontation between Argentine authorities and anti-government protesters angered by President Javier Milei’s spending cuts escalated on Wednesday, as protesters blocking the capital’s key thoroughfare were forcibly dispersed and eight of the movement’s participants arrested. Burnishing a tough-on-crime image, Milei’s right-wing government passed new measures last December empowering security forces to arrest and disperse protesters who …

Argentina lawmakers approve Milei's 'omnibus' reform bill; protests continue on streets
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina lawmakers approve Milei's 'omnibus' reform bill; protests continue on streets

The Hindu  

Argentina's lower chamber of deputies gave overall approval to libertarian President Javier Milei's sweeping "omnibus" reform bill in a vote on Friday after days of debate, paving the way for a decisive vote in the Senate. Over the past few days, flag-waving protesters opposed to Mr. Milei's reforms have clashed repeatedly with riot police deployed outside the green-domed neoclassical congressional …

Argentina lawmakers approve Javier Milei's controversial reform bill despite lingering challenges
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina lawmakers approve Javier Milei's controversial reform bill despite lingering challenges

India TV News  

Buenos Aires: The lower Chamber of Deputies of Argentina's National Congress on Friday approved libertarian President Javier Milei's controversial "omnibus" reform bill in a vote after several days of debate, paving the way for a decisive vote in the Argentinian Senate despite significant challenges remaining. The mammoth bill is a key plank of Milei's reform plans for Argentina's battered economy, …

Argentina lawmakers have approved Milei’s sweeping reform bill but much negotiating remains
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina lawmakers have approved Milei’s sweeping reform bill but much negotiating remains

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies on Friday approved in general terms a reform bill proposed by libertarian President Javier Milei to deregulate the economy, overcoming a hurdle for the sweeping initiative after three days of heated debate. On Friday, lower house lawmakers approved Milei’s initiative with 144 votes in favor and 109 against. Milei thanked opposition leaders …

Argentina's Milei faces general strike at outset of his presidency, testing his resolve
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Argentina's Milei faces general strike at outset of his presidency, testing his resolve

The Independent  

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Argentina’s president faces 1-day general strike as foes seek to derail his austerity agenda
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Argentina’s president faces 1-day general strike as foes seek to derail his austerity agenda

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s President Javier Milei faced a one-day general strike Wednesday protesting his decree targeting unions as well as his proposals for economic and labor law changes, showing that his opponents are wasting no time in trying to derail his austerity agenda. An effigy of Argentine President Javier Milei is covered in snakes outside Congress in Buenos …

Argentinians take to the streets to protest against new austerity measures
11 months ago

Argentinians take to the streets to protest against new austerity measures

Al Jazeera  

The president has said the austerity measures are due to years of overspending that have resulted in huge debts. The strike, coordinated by the umbrella union, the General Confederation of Labour, comes amid scrutiny of Milei’s two significant reforms: the “omnibus” bill going through Congress and a “mega-decree” deregulating the economy. “Milei wants a country where poverty and informal work …

‘Traitor’: Thousands strike against Argentina’s President Javier Milei
11 months ago

‘Traitor’: Thousands strike against Argentina’s President Javier Milei

Al Jazeera  

Organised by Argentina’s largest labour union, the walk-out brought cities to a halt, in protest of far-right reforms. But leaders from Argentina’s largest labour union say the nationwide protests reflect the urgency they feel as Milei pursues radical economic and political reforms he likens to “shock therapy”. Another protester, 63-year-old retiree Alicia Pereyra, voiced opposition to Milei’s efforts to deregulate …

Argentina’s unions take to the streets to protest president’s cutbacks, deregulation and austerity
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina’s unions take to the streets to protest president’s cutbacks, deregulation and austerity

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Thousands of union members and activists took to the streets of Argentina’s capital Wednesday to protest a decree from President Javier Milei that imposes sweeping deregulation and austerity measures meant to revive the country’s struggling economy. Argentine labor activists question whether Milei, a self-described anarcho-capitalist who has long railed against the country’s “political caste,” can impose …

Defying protests, Argentina’s Milei unveils decree to deregulate economy
1 year ago

Defying protests, Argentina’s Milei unveils decree to deregulate economy

Al Jazeera  

President plans to eliminate or change 300 regulations as part of economic ‘shock’ therapy. Argentina’s right-wing president has announced sweeping measures to deregulate the economy, in what critics fear could threaten jobs and affordable housing for millions of Argentinians. Javier Milei, who took office on December 10, said he was wiping out or amending some 300 regulations by emergency decree, …

Argentina’s president announces economy deregulation as thousands protest austerity
1 year ago

Argentina’s president announces economy deregulation as thousands protest austerity

LA Times  

President Javier Milei has announced sweeping initiatives to transform Argentina’s struggling economy, including easing government regulation and allowing privatization of state-run industries as a bid to boost exports and investment. The right-wing libertarian announced the moves for South America’s second-biggest economy just hours after thousands of Argentines took to the streets of the capital to protest against austerity and deregulation …

Argentina's new president warns activists of strict action against protesters
1 year ago

Argentina's new president warns activists of strict action against protesters

Firstpost  

The new protocol is aimed at preventing blockades, especially in Buenos Aires, where regular protests often block street for hours in what are commonly known as “piquetes.” Some groups are saying the protocol criminalizes the right to protest Days after taking office, the administration of Argentine President Javier Milei threatened to crack down on any protests that blocked streets and …

Argentina’s president announces economy deregulation as thousands protest against austerity
1 year ago

Argentina’s president announces economy deregulation as thousands protest against austerity

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — President Javier Milei announced sweeping initiatives Wednesday to transform Argentina’s struggling economy, including easing government regulation and allowing privatization of state-run industries as a way to boost exports and investment. Argentina’s government cut transportation and energy subsidies and devaluated the peso by 50% as part of shock measures new President Javier Milei says are needed to …

In Catholic Argentina, President Javier Milei has a rabbi — and likes talking about it
1 year ago

In Catholic Argentina, President Javier Milei has a rabbi — and likes talking about it

LA Times  

Shortly before taking office as president of Argentina on Sunday, Javier Milei decided to squeeze in what he called a spiritual journey, flying to New York City to visit the tomb of influential Hasidic Jewish leader Menachem Mendel Schneerson, known to his followers simply as “the Rebbe.” Wearing a black kippa and trailed by journalists, Milei prayed last month at …

Right-wing populist Milei set to take Argentina down uncharted path: ‘No room for lukewarm measures’
1 year, 1 month ago

Right-wing populist Milei set to take Argentina down uncharted path: ‘No room for lukewarm measures’

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — What many deemed impossible just months ago is reality: Right-wing populist Javier Milei resoundingly won Argentina’s presidency. He said in a radio interview that would quickly move forward with plans to privatize state-run media outlets he received negative coverage from during his campaign and which he deemed “a covert ministry of propaganda.” The president-elect also said …

Fiery right-wing populist Javier Milei wins Argentina’s presidency and promises ‘drastic’ changes
1 year, 1 month ago

Fiery right-wing populist Javier Milei wins Argentina’s presidency and promises ‘drastic’ changes

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Populist Javier Milei resoundingly won Argentina’s presidential election Sunday, swinging the country to the right following a fiercely polarized campaign in which he promised a dramatic shake-up to the state to deal with soaring inflation and rising poverty. There is no room for gradualism, no room for lukewarm measures,” Milei told supporters, who chanted “Liberty, liberty!” …

‘Nothing changes’: Argentine voters express exasperation ahead of elections
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Nothing changes’: Argentine voters express exasperation ahead of elections

Al Jazeera  

In the wake of Argentina’s first 2023 presidential debate, voters weigh in on the economy, abortion and Javier Milei. Buenos Aires, Argentina – It was a “superclásico” kind of Sunday last weekend in Argentina, with more than one kind of high-profile match-up capturing the public’s attention. In recent months, Milei has garnered criticism for bashing Pope Francis as a “disgusting …

Argentinians protest for more jobs, food amid economic crisis
3 years, 4 months ago

Argentinians protest for more jobs, food amid economic crisis

Al Jazeera  

About 42 percent of people in Argentina live below the poverty line amid an economic downturn worsened by COVID-19. Tens of thousands of Argentinians have protested across the country over poverty and unemployment as an economic crisis worsened by the coronavirus pandemic continues to hit residents hard. “I come on behalf of people who do not have work: my brother, …

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