Buenos Aires | The Left Chapter

Michael Laxer

May 103 min read

'Argentina Stopped': Unions Hold Second General Strike Over Milei Austerity

"It is a day of resistance and demand," said trade groups that organized the action "in defense of democracy, labor rights, and the...

Michael Laxer

Dec 28, 20232 min read

Unions Lead Protests Against Milei's Anti-Worker Decree in Argentina

"The Argentine people chose Milei as president of the nation, not as emperor," asserted one Buenos Aires demonstrator. Thousands rally in...

Michael Laxer

Dec 21, 20233 min read

Argentinians Defy Milei's Crackdown With Mass Protests Against Austerity

"This country's problem is not protests," said one demonstrator. "The country's problem is that Milei took away 50% of our purchasing...