Overview

• Weekly protests by retirees in Buenos Aires escalated as football supporters joined to oppose police actions and support pension demands.
• The demonstration turned violent with protesters throwing projectiles, prompting police to respond with rubber bullets, water cannons, and tear gas.
• At least 20 people were injured, including one journalist, and over 100 were arrested during the clashes, according to police reports.
• The protests highlight growing discontent with President Javier Milei's austerity measures, including pension freezes and rising medication costs.
• Supporters from over 40 football clubs joined retirees, amplifying tensions as the government labeled the protest a destabilizing act by political opponents.