Argentine workers launch general strike against Milei reforms, austerity

He blocked transport, schools, banks and shops to protest against the economic and labor market reforms wanted by the ultra-liberal president

Argentines strike against spending cuts under Javier Milei

Schools, banks and many shops close across the country, with train and metro services suspended.

Milei directly confronts the system in Argentina. The general strike shows: Trade unions and social movements are against it. The outcome is uncertain. The fight for a dignified life will surely continue.

Argentina's Milei faces 2nd general strike in 5 months

Argentina's President Javier Milei faced his second general strike Thursday in just five months in office, as workers angered by austerity cuts brought the capital to a standstill.

Three Argentine labor unions have achieved high adherence today to the second general strike against government cuts by Javier Milei. In five months of management, the ultraright-wing leader has financially cut public education, science development, liberated food prices, medications, and basic services, and pushed poverty onto millions of people. Simultaneously, the so-called Basis Law, a 279-article compilation that aims to change the economic…

Buenos Aires. Calles semivacías, escaso transporte público, colegios y bancos cerrados, y pocos comercios abiertos en la capital argentina, Buenos Aires. El presidente argentino, Javier Milei, enfrenta este jueves la segunda huelga general contra sus políticas de ajuste.La medida dejó semidesiertas las terminales de transporte ferroviario y portuario, así como el aeropuerto principal de la ciudad, donde la actividad quedó interrumpida con ciento…