Mass Protests in Argentina Against Milei's Austerity

Thousands of people have taken to the streets to protest President Javier Milei's cuts to education and healthcare funding.

The protests took place around Congress, reports Reuters.

Protesters claim that Milei's policies are harming public universities and major children's hospitals.

The president has also rejected pension increases and withdrawn support for children and the disabled, explaining all actions by the need to "reduce the budget deficit."

Demonstrators note that this austerity policy is leading to economic hardship and causing mass discontent, which has already led to clashes between protesters and authorities.