US EditionArgentina's Milei rushed from campaign event as protesters throw rocks at car
- On August 27, 2025, near the capital city of Argentina, demonstrators targeted President Javier Milei’s campaign convoy by throwing rocks, plants, and bottles at his vehicle.
- The attack occurred amid a corruption scandal involving Milei's sister Karina and allegations leaked by former disability agency head Diego Spagnuolo.
- Scuffles broke out between Milei’s supporters and opponents during the event, and a female supporter was injured and taken away by ambulance.
- Milei, who took office in December 2023 and campaigns for October midterms, declared “everything says is a lie” and left the scene unharmed under security escort.
- The incident heightened tensions days before provincial elections and underscored challenges Milei faces amid political polarization and the ongoing scandal.
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Argentina’s Milei flees rally as corruption scandal fuels violent protests
Argentina's political tensions exploded into violence on August 27 when President Milei was forced to abandon a campaign rally in Buenos Aires province after protesters pelted his motorcade with rocks, eggs and branches.
Demonstrators attacked the president's vehicle. Miliei remained unharmed.
Milei was expelled from a municipality in Buenos Aires during the provincial campaign
The (La Libertad Avanza) motorcade in Lomas de Zamora ended with stones and bottles being thrown, forcing President Javier Milei to quickly leave the scene. Majority of Argentines See President Milei Tied to ANDIS Bribery Scandal The president was accompanied by his sister Karina Milei, the president of the (La Libertad Avanza) party in the province of Buenos Aires, Sebastián Pareja, and the candidate for national deputy for Buenos Aires, José L…
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