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Argentines protest against Milei's reform

At least two cars, including one appearing to belong to a local news organization, were set on fire during the clashes. Credit: Reuters.

There have been violent clashes in Buenos Aires outside the Congress building, where senators narrowly approved President Javier Milei's controversial economic reform package. Footage captured police using tear gas and a water cannon, with protesters throwing petrol bombs and stones. Mr Milei, a self-styled libertarian, was elected with close to 56% of the vote last year, promising drastic measures to address the country's spiralling inflation and poverty rates. However, his party has no majority in Congress. His initial bill, containing privatisation plans and other economic measures, failed to pass a second reading in February. The package approved on Wednesday was a streamlined version of that bill, and includes cutting pensions and watering down labour rights. Critics argue that the measures will hurt millions of Argentines. The reform will now be closely surveyed before its expected full approval on Thursday. It will then return to the lower house.

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