Overview

• Protests in Buenos Aires turned violent as police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and water cannons to disperse demonstrators protesting pension cuts under President Javier Milei's austerity policies.
• At least 20 people were injured, including a photojournalist who was critically hurt by a projectile, and over 150 individuals were arrested during the unrest.
• The demonstrations, which have become a weekly occurrence, saw participation from pensioners, football ultras, and leftist groups, with some protesters setting fire to a police vehicle and barricades.
• President Milei's austerity measures, including pension cuts and vetoing a proposed pension increase, have left retirees struggling as inflation outpaces their benefits.
• Argentina remains in a severe economic crisis despite a reduction in inflation, with poverty rates climbing to 52.9% and widespread discontent over the impact of the government's reforms.