Violent Clashes Erupt in Buenos Aires During Pension Protest

Retirees, joined by football supporters, face police crackdown amid growing discontent over austerity measures under President Milei.

Protesters and police clashed near Argentina's Parliament during a demonstration advocating for pension rights, leading to rubber bullets, tear gas, and water cannons being deployed by law enforcement.
The demonstration, part of a weekly series of retiree protests, saw heightened tensions due to the participation of football supporters from over 40 clubs, responding to calls on social media.
At least two arrests were reported, with media suggesting the number may be as high as four, as the police worked to disperse the crowd and extinguish fires set by protesters.
The protests highlight widespread frustration over the economic hardships faced by retirees, exacerbated by inflation exceeding 200% in 2023 and austerity measures under President Javier Milei's administration.
Government officials have criticized the protests, labeling them as politically motivated and warning against further unrest, while demonstrators decry cuts to pensions and rising medication costs.