In Buenos Aires, Argentina, intense protests have erupted against President Javier Millei's proposed economic reforms. Demonstrators clashed with police, prompting hundreds of security personnel to use tear gas, pepper spray, and water cannons to disperse the crowds, according to BBC News.


As the reform proposal was being debated in Congress, protesters gathered outside to demonstrate. During this time, two cars were set on fire near the Congress building. Violence erupted when protesters attempted to climb the fence to gain entry. In response to being pelted with stones, security personnel used pepper spray.

he country's health ministry reported that seven protesters, including five legislators, were hospitalized due to the pepper spray. Several others received treatment at the scene.

Later in the night, shield-carrying security officers and others on motorcycles dispersed the protesters. During this time, two cars, including a local media vehicle, were overturned and set on fire.

A spokesperson for Argentina's security ministry reported that at least 15 people have been detained, and 20 police officers were injured.

In a message on X, Argentina's president's office claimed that terrorist groups armed with sticks, stones, and even grenades had infiltrated the protests, accusing them of attempting to stage a coup.


Meanwhile, senators engaged in intense debate in Congress over President Javier Millei's economic reform bill. They ultimately rejected the original proposal but approved significant amendments introduced by members of the lower house of parliament back in April.

President Javier Millei's proposed economic reforms encompass declaring a year-long state of economic emergency, granting him authority to streamline central agencies, privatizing numerous public enterprises, including the state-owned airline, and restricting access to minimum retirement benefits.

Leftists argue that President Javier Millei's economic reforms have undermined labor rights by extending the apprenticeship period.

Meanwhile, opposition lawmakers in the Senate voiced concerns that the reform agenda could roll back Argentina's progress by decades. Social organizations, left-wing political parties, retired teachers, and labor unions are among those opposing the bill.