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WATCH: Milei's pension Increase veto sparks nationwide protests

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WATCH: Protests erupt as Milei holds soup kitchen supplies

Social movements in Argentina protested outside a government food depot after a judge ruled that five million kilos of stored food must be distributed to soup kitchens.

30/05/2024

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WATCH: Spain's conservative Popular Party launches EU election agenda

Spain's Popular Party unveiled its policy platform for upcoming June EU elections, which many see as a chance to challenge the ruling socialists.

21/05/2024

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What’s behind Milei’s latest spat with Spanish government?

Relations between Spain and Argentina are said to be at their historical lowest after Argentina's populist president Javier Milei hurled accusations at Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez and his wife Begoña Gómez at a far-right rally in Madrid on Sunday.

21/05/2024

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Europe's far right gathers in Madrid for unofficial EU campaign launch

Spain’s far-right Vox party held an event in the outskirts of Spain's capital Sunday, bringing together hard-wing figures from across Europe (and Argentina's Milei) in a bid to rally the party's base ahead of June’s European elections.

20/05/2024

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Protesters rally against right-wing Vox party's conference in Madrid

About 1,000 demonstrators voiced concern about the rise of ultra conservative ideology in Europe, as right-wing leaders and politicians from countries including Argentina, France, Italy, and Hungary, took part in the Europa Viva 24 conference in Madrid, organised by Spain's conservative Vox party.

19/05/2024

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Argentinian President speaks at Spain's far-right conference in Madrid

Protests form in Madrid after Argentinian President Javier Milei speaks at a far-right conference hosted by Spain's Vox party.

19/05/2024

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Argentinian unions launch strike against Milei's austerity reforms

Workers in the South American country are protesting against austerity measures and planned reforms by new libertarian President Javier Milei.

10/05/2024

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Hundreds of Argentinians protest against Milei's social policies

Social organisations from Argentina staged blockades in Buenos Aires and other regions, protesting President Javier Milei's austerity measures and reform agenda.

08/05/2024

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Protesters clash with police in Argentina over austerity reforms

Demonstrators are demanding Javier Milei's government provide more social benefits for impoverished families.

11/04/2024

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Argentina's Milei faces nationwide strike against his 'mega-decree'

Barely a month after taking the presidency in Argentina, conservative leader Milei is confronted with workers staging a 24-hour walkout.

24/01/2024

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Milei's 'mega-decree' blocked by the top court in Argentina

A top court in Argentina has suspended a package of labour reforms involving more than 300 measures, announced by the country's new president, Javier Milei.

04/01/2024

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Argentines protest against Milei's deregulation and austerity

Thousands of people in the country are unhappy with the new president's controversial proposed changes.

28/12/2023

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What might happen to Argentina after Milei's mega-decree?

Just days after taking office, and on the eve of the festive holidays, Milei presented his DNU, or "necessary and urgent" decree to loosen some of the rules governing the country's economy as annual inflation hit 160%.

23/12/2023

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Streets of Argentina erupt with anger against new Milei proposals

Thousands of Argentinians have taken to the streets to oppose the country's new president Javier Milei who took office earlier this month promising drastic cuts to public spending.

21/12/2023

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Shock therapy: Argentina government sets out plan to solve cash crisis

The new government in Argentina has set out a new economic shock therapy plan aimed at fixing the country's worst crisis in decades.

13/12/2023

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'We need to talk, Elon,' says Argentina's president amid Musk support

X owner Elon Musk had previously expressed support for Javier Milei, Argentina's new president, following his election in November.

06/12/2023

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Who is Argentina's controversial new chainsaw president, Javier Milei?

Europe’s far-right has welcomed the victory of the self-proclaimed "king of the jungle" who is stirring up Argentinian politics at a sensitive time for the Latin American country.

20/11/2023

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Far-right populist Javier Milei becomes Argentina's new president

The people of Argentina have spoken: TV celebrity-turned-politician Javier Milei will be the next leader of South America's second-largest economy.

20/11/2023

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Argentina: Voters head to the polls to choose their next president

After 20 years of centre-left governments, Argentina could begin a new political cycle if the far-right candidate and self-described anarcho-capitalist Javier Milei prevails.

19/11/2023

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Euroviews. The disquieting shadow of Javier Milei looms over Argentine democracy

As the second round of the presidential elections approaches on Sunday, the prospect of Milei's presidency raises each and every red flag, posing a grave threat to Argentina's democratic institutions, Dr Matías Bianchi writes.

18/11/2023