In an attempt to contain mass social anger over fascistic President Javier Milei’s “shock therapy” measures, the Confederation of Argentine Workers (CGT) convoked the first general strike since 2019 on Wednesday.
Argentina s libertarian President Javier Milei faced a one-day general strike Wednesday protesting his decree targeting unions as well as his proposals for economic and labour law changes, showing that his opponents are wasting no time in trying to derail his austerity agenda.
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Tens of thousands of Argentines took to the streets Wednesday and many downed tools in a major challenge to President Javier Milei s budget-slashing policies just weeks after he took office.
Public sector unions, social groups, and political actors affiliated with the Peronist party joined forces in Argentina to take to the streets in protest of President Javier Milei's reforms.