Argentina’s president Javier Milei faces 1-day general strike as foes seek to derail his austerity agenda
Argentina’s President Javier Milei faced a one-day general strike Wednesday protesting his decree targeting unions as well as his proposals for economic and labor law changes, showing that his opponents are wasting no time in trying to derail his austerity agenda.
Associated Press
January 25, 2024 / 11:47 IST
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A protester wears the Spanish phrase: “Get out Milei!” outside Argentina’s embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)
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An effigy of Argentine President Javier Milei is covered in snakes outside Congress in the capital city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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A demonstrator wearing the Spanish word “Hate” stands in front of police standing guard outside Congress. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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A demonstrator wears a U.S. flag motif noose during a march to Congress . (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
