Argentina's Senate Approves Milei's Controversial Economic Reforms

Protests turn violent as sweeping measures grant broad powers to the president amid deepening economic crisis.

Senators narrowly passed the reforms 37 to 36, with Vice President Villarruel casting the deciding vote.
Thousands of protesters clashed with police, resulting in injuries and arrests.
The reforms include severe austerity measures and grant Milei extensive executive powers.
Milei's administration aims to negotiate a new deal with the IMF to address Argentina's $44 billion debt.
Critics fear the concentration of power and potential undermining of democratic processes.