Argentina Faces Political Turmoil as Milei's Reform Bill Rejected
President Javier Milei's ambitious reform package faces a major setback, igniting political tensions and public protests in Argentina.
- Javier Milei's government experiences a significant defeat as Argentina's Chamber of Deputies rejects numerous articles of his omnibus bill aimed at dismantling the state.
- Following the bill's rejection, Milei declares a political war against the opposition, accusing them of maintaining elite privileges and vowing to continue his program without their support.
- Public opinion of Milei has worsened in his first two months in office, but remains high despite the legislative setback and growing economic challenges.
- A general strike and massive mobilizations against the bill's austerity measures lead to its withdrawal, marking a victory for the working class and sparking a crisis for Milei's government.
- Milei lashes out at governors for obstructing his economic reform bill, which sought to privatize state entities and scale back environmental protections, amid Argentina's profound economic crisis.