‘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 of democracy, and another Argentina with workers waiting with great pain and sacrifice for the change that they voted for.” As the senators voted, thousands of protesters poured into the streets, burning cars and throwing Molotov cocktails as hundreds of federal security forces pushed back with rounds of tear gas and water cannon. “Tonight is a triumph for the Argentine people and the first step toward the recovery of our greatness,” Milei posted on X, calling his bills “the most ambitious legislative reform of the last 40 years”. “This poison has failed several times in Argentina, and we won’t allow this to carry on.” Miriam Rajovitcher, a 54-year-old teacher, said if the law passed, she would lose many of her labour and pension rights.

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Argentine Senate passes pension spending increase in a blow to President Milei’s radical austerity
4 months ago

Argentine Senate passes pension spending increase in a blow to President Milei’s radical austerity

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s Senate defied President Javier Milei on Thursday to push through an increase to pension spending that would cost at least 0.4% of the country’s gross domestic product, dealing a blow to his tough austerity program. But the pension law, which sets more than an 8% increase in retirement benefits this year, threatened to revive investors’ …

Argentina's Milei inks political pact to bolster economic plan
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Argentina's Milei inks political pact to bolster economic plan

Hindustan Times  

BUENOS AIRES, - Argentine President Javier Milei signed a long-delayed pact with provincial governors early on Tuesday, in a push to broaden support for economic reforms and strengthen his nearly seven-month-old minority government. Argentina's Milei inks political pact to bolster economic plan The deal, signed soon after midnight with 18 governors, looks to allay market doubts about Milei's ability to …

President Milei’s radical state overhaul officially becomes law after months of debate and protests
5 months, 3 weeks ago

President Milei’s radical state overhaul officially becomes law after months of debate and protests

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s lower house on Friday approved President Javier Milei’s sweeping economic overhaul bills, sealing a much-needed legislative victory for the libertarian leader after six months of bruising battles and raucous protests that had raised questions about his ability to govern. Milei’s landmark legislation, which seeks to support his “zero fiscal deficit” plan and attract foreign investment, …

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  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Riot police use pepper-spray …

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 …

Argentine Senate passes Javier Milei’s reform bill as protests rage outside
6 months, 1 week ago

Argentine Senate passes Javier Milei’s reform bill as protests rage outside

The Hindu  

Argentina's Senate passed a sprawling bill on Wednesday that is key to libertarian President Javier Milei's economic reform plans, while protesters set fires and clashed with police in the streets outside Congress. The bill is key to Milei's plans to overhaul an embattled economy, with inflation near 300%, and includes plans for privatizing public firms, granting special powers to the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — When Luana Salva got her first formal job after years of prostitution, she was ecstatic. 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 worst economic crisis in two decades. Since drawing attention as a brash …

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 …

This fiery economist became Argentina’s president railing against politicians. Now he’s wooing them
7 months, 3 weeks ago

This fiery economist became Argentina’s president railing against politicians. Now he’s wooing them

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — When interviewed about his plans after a shock electoral victory last fall, Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei gave his go-to answer in a blink: “To exterminate inflation.” “After that.” he trailed off, as though searching for anything else that could possibly matter. “He’s now using carrots and sticks to get what he wants.” Indeed he got what …

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’s Milei takes his chainsaw to the state, cutting 15,000 jobs and spurring protests
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Argentina’s Milei takes his chainsaw to the state, cutting 15,000 jobs and spurring protests

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina said Wednesday that it had cut 15,000 state jobs as part of President Javier Milei’s aggressive campaign to slash spending, the latest in a series of painful economic measures that have put the libertarian government on a collision course with angry protesters and powerful trade unions. “It’s part of the work we are doing to …

Milei’s first 100 days: Argentines struggle to make ends meet as support for president remains high
9 months ago

Milei’s first 100 days: Argentines struggle to make ends meet as support for president remains high

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Sergio Gómez, a store owner in Buenos Aires, spends his days behind an empty counter, one nearly as empty as the large refrigerators in which he used to freeze meat. We don’t have the resources.” Gómez and his wife are among a large group of Argentines who say their economic situation is worse now than a …

Argentines struggle to survive as support for new president's 'shock therapy' remains high
9 months ago

Argentines struggle to survive as support for new president's 'shock therapy' remains high

ABC  

Sergio Gómez, a shop owner in Buenos Aires, spends his days behind an empty counter, one nearly as empty as the large refrigerators in which he used to freeze meat. Mr Gómez and his wife are among a large group of Argentines who say their economic situation is worse now than a year ago as a consequence of a series …

First 100 days: Milei falters on shock therapy for Argentina’s economy
9 months ago

First 100 days: Milei falters on shock therapy for Argentina’s economy

Al Jazeera  

Milei is struggling to overcome hostile lawmakers to enact his radical austerity agenda even as social tensions rise. “Labour reform is a big issue for Milei.” Then, on March 14, Argentina’s Senate voted to reject the emergency decree in a further blow to the president. Having policies held up by lawmakers doesn’t look good.” Reform bill Days after he announced …

Argentina’s Milei vows to push economic reforms with or without parliament
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina’s Milei vows to push economic reforms with or without parliament

Al Jazeera  

Argentina’s libertarian leader says he will ‘keep pushing forward’ with radical economic agenda. Argentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei has promised to keep pushing his agenda of radical economic liberalisation with or without the support of parliament. In a state-of-the-union-style address to lawmakers on Friday, Milei said he would “keep pushing forward” with a package of sweeping economic reforms aimed at …

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 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 …

What to know about Argentina's deregulation protests
1 year ago

What to know about Argentina's deregulation protests

NPR  

What to know about Argentina's deregulation protests Argentina's new president was inaugurated less than two weeks ago. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: This week the new president of Argentina, Javier Milei, deregulated an enormous swath of his country's economy. ARONCZYK: Now, because many of these changes were done by executive order - basically, president's choice - it's quite likely that some of …

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 …

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 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 …

Anxiety and resignation in Argentina after Milei’s economic shock measures
1 year ago

Anxiety and resignation in Argentina after Milei’s economic shock measures

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Julia González wonders how she will afford the three bus rides and train trip to her job in downtown Buenos Aires. These are some of the faces of anxiety that Argentines are dealing with after President Javier Milei’s administration announced economic shock measures aimed at tackling the country’s severe crisis, including a sharp devaluation of the …

What’s next for Argentina under far-right President Javier Milei?
1 year ago

What’s next for Argentina under far-right President Javier Milei?

Al Jazeera  

Marc Lamont Hill explores the economic and human rights impact incoming President Javier Milei will have on Argentina. The far-right, self-described “anarcho-capitalist” Javier Milei secured a resounding victory in the November elections. He also expressed admiration for former US President Donald Trump and former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro. On UpFront, Ernesto Semán, associate professor of Latin American history at the …

PROFILE | Javier Milei: Can Argentina’s rabble-rouser turn realist?
1 year ago

PROFILE | Javier Milei: Can Argentina’s rabble-rouser turn realist?

The Hindu  

As he takes office on December 10, the 53-year-old economist-turned-politician has significantly toned down his rhetoric. Milei has “shown moderation and pragmatism” as he was confronted with “the challenges of governing”, political scientist Rosendo Fraga of the New Majority Study Center think tank told AFP. ‘Destroy’ inflation Candidate Milei had vowed to “destroy” inflation, which at more than 140 per …

DC Edit | Argentina's Sharp Right Turn
1 year, 1 month ago

DC Edit | Argentina's Sharp Right Turn

Deccan Chronicle  

Argentina elected an extremely vocal and staunch advocate of a libertarian-type free market advocate, Javier Milei as its new president, after which the country witnessed unprecedented celebrations akin to a country gaining independence. Mr Milei, who strongly believes in a very limited government, low taxation and little to no government intervention in business, allowing the market to decide most factors …

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 …

Argentina elects outsider Javier Milei on platform of radical reform
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentina elects outsider Javier Milei on platform of radical reform

Al Jazeera  

Milei, a self-described ‘anarcho-capitalist’, has promised to slash public spending by 15 percent and abolish the central bank. Argentina has elected libertarian outsider Javier Milei as its next president, taking a chance on the eccentric economist’s programme of radical economic reform after decades of stagnation. Milei, a self-described “anarcho-capitalist”, has promised a series of radical reforms, including slashing public spending …

Argentina election: What’s next after Javier Milei’s victory?
1 year, 1 month ago

Argentina election: What’s next after Javier Milei’s victory?

Al Jazeera  

Argentina’s president-elect Javier Milei will have no time to bask in his victory on Sunday, as he inherits a country crippled by economic problems. “When younger voters look at Milei, they see someone who’s fighting against the system and a rebel,” Jones told Al Jazeera. “And I think one thing Milei has been able to do is effectively dissociate himself …

Argentina heads to run-off as Massa beats Milei in first round
1 year, 2 months ago

Argentina heads to run-off as Massa beats Milei in first round

Al Jazeera  

Argentina is headed for a run-off vote between Economy Minister Sergio Massa and the far-right libertarian Javier Milei after a better-than-expected performance by the ruling Peronist coalition’s candidate in the country’s presidential election. The outcome is a surprise amid widespread voter anger over the government’s track record on the economy, which includes inflation of 140 percent and a 40 percent …

Argentina heads to polls, seeks relief from economic woes
1 year, 2 months ago

Argentina heads to polls, seeks relief from economic woes

Firstpost  

Fury and fatigue after decades of economic crises have provided fertile ground for outsider Javier Milei, a libertarian who has surged to the front of the race with his vow to take a chainsaw to the bloated state and dollarize the economy Argentines will vote for a new president on Sunday, gripped by anxiety and with one thing in mind: …

Desperate and disaffected, Argentine voters consider casting their lot with a right-wing upstart
1 year, 2 months ago

Desperate and disaffected, Argentine voters consider casting their lot with a right-wing upstart

LA Times  

Presidential candidate Javier Milei of the Liberty Advances coalition waves to supporters during a campaign rally in Buenos Aires on Wednesday ahead of Sunday’s election. “In this country, you can’t plan for the future,” said the 30-year-old Dávalos, who began selling cellphone accessories at flea markets after surging inflation ate away at his manufacturing job wages. “I know I’m going …

‘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 …

Right-wing populist Javier Milei gains support in Argentina by blasting ‘political caste’
1 year, 6 months ago

Right-wing populist Javier Milei gains support in Argentina by blasting ‘political caste’

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — He believes selling human organs should be legal, climate change is a “socialist lie,” sex education is a ploy to destroy the family and that the Central Bank should be abolished. “Today no one can say that Milei isn’t someone who could get to the presidency,” said Luis Tonelli, a political scientist at University of Buenos …

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