Violent Clashes Erupt During Pension Protests in Buenos Aires

At least 20 people were injured and over 150 arrested as demonstrators, including pensioners and football fans, faced police crackdowns over austerity measures by President Javier Milei.

Protests in Buenos Aires turned violent as police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and water cannons to disperse demonstrators protesting pension cuts under President Javier Milei's austerity policies.
At least 20 people were injured, including a photojournalist who was critically hurt by a projectile, and over 150 individuals were arrested during the unrest.
The demonstrations, which have become a weekly occurrence, saw participation from pensioners, football ultras, and leftist groups, with some protesters setting fire to a police vehicle and barricades.
President Milei's austerity measures, including pension cuts and vetoing a proposed pension increase, have left retirees struggling as inflation outpaces their benefits.
Argentina remains in a severe economic crisis despite a reduction in inflation, with poverty rates climbing to 52.9% and widespread discontent over the impact of the government's reforms.