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.
164 Articles
164 Articles
Argentine President Javier Milei addressed the attack he suffered Wednesday during an election event in the province of Buenos Aires.
Argentine President Javier Milei had to be evacuated by his security detail during a campaign event after a group of protesters began throwing rocks and other objects at him. On Wednesday, Milei, accompanied by his sister and chief of staff, Karina Milei, was in the back of a moving van during a rally for the upcoming local and midterm elections.
Milei's campaign motorcade stoned by protesters
President Javier Milei's motorcade was stoned Wednesday during a campaign rally in Lomas de Zamora, on the southern outskirts of the City of Buenos Aires (CABA), ahead of Sept. 7's midterm federal elections in Argentina's largest and most populous province.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
