Argentina’s Milei threatens to cut off social welfare for protesters who block streets

Argentina’s new leader Javier Milei sets out laws to roll back the state

President Javier Milei announced sweeping reforms to reduce the hand of the state in Argentina’s economy, including steps to privatise companies, facilitate exports and end price controls, in a bold political move that’s likely to face pushback in congress and courts.

Milei Looks to Cut Costs for Argentina’s Miners in Broader Deregulation Push

President Javier Milei wants to turn Argentina’s lithium and copper rush into an investment bonanza — starting with cutting red-tape.

Javier Milei Deregulates Argentine Economy as Protesters Defy Crackdown on Dissent

In Argentina, newly inaugurated President Javier Milei ordered a major deregulation of the national economy Wednesday. The far-right libertarian followed through on his campaign promise, using executive powers to undo or change 300 rules. These include eliminating laws regulating rents and preventing the privatization of state companies. Milei also announced measures to deregulate labor, trade, tourism, pharmaceuticals and other areas. Following…

Streets of Argentina erupt with anger against new Milei proposals

Thousands of Argentinians have taken to the streets to oppose the country's new president Javier Milei who took office earlier this month promising drastic cuts to public spending.

Argentina's new President Javier Milei presents his extensive economic shock program. By contrast, thousands are taking to the streets. more...

At the time of the first protest against the new extreme right head of state, the Argentine government declared on Monday 18 December that social assistance will be cut off to any demonstrator obstructing traffic, causing the opposition to outrage.