Protests Erupt in Argentina Over President Milei's Economic Reforms

The new measures, aimed at deregulating the economy, have sparked widespread public anger and led to a heavy-handed response from the government.

Argentina's new president, Javier Milei, has announced a series of economic reforms aimed at deregulating the country's economy, including privatisation of state-owned companies, deregulation of industries, and changes to labor laws.
The measures have sparked widespread protests in Buenos Aires, with thousands taking to the streets to express their anger over Milei's plans.
The government has responded to the protests with a heavy police presence and threats to cut off public aid payments to anyone who blocks thoroughfares.
Milei's administration has also warned that those who block roads during marches could have their welfare payments cut, a move that has been criticized as criminalizing the right to protest.
The reforms are part of Milei's 'shock therapy' plan to address Argentina's economic crisis, which includes a 50% devaluation of the Argentine peso, cuts to energy and transportation subsidies, and the closure of some government ministries.