Tension in Buenos Aires

Tension in Buenos Aires as police clash with pensioners and soccer fans protesting austerity policies
A weekly protest by pensioners rallying against austerity measures imposed by the far-right Javier Milei government turned violent in Buenos Aires on Wednesday.
Argentine politicians brawl as violent protests erupt in Buenos Aires
A brawl erupted in Argentina’s Parliament on Wednesday over the $LIBRA cryptocurrency scandal linked to President Javier Milei. The cryptocurrency, promoted by Milei on February 14, surged before collapsing,
Cops clash with pensioners in Argentina after football fans join anti-austerity protest
ARGENTINE pensioners and football fans clashed with police on Wednesday during a protest in front of Congress, Buenos Aires, against President Javier Milei’s economic policies. What started as a peaceful demonstration escalated into violent clashes as police deployed water cannon, tear gas and pellets against stone-throwing protesters.
Argentine police use water cannon as clashes break out at retirees protest in Buenos Aires
Clashes broke out on Wednesday in Buenos Aires during a street protest by retirees in front of Congress against austerity policies.
Argentina: Pensioners and soccer fans unite in protests
Police in Buenos Aires have fought running battles with hundreds of football fans and anti-austerity protesters during a weekly protest by pensioners.
About 150 people detained during protests in Buenos Aires: Minister
One hundred and fifty people have been detained during protests in the center of Buenos Aires, Argentine Security Minister Patricia Bullrich said on Thursday.
Soccer Diehards Team up With Argentine Retirees to Protest Pension Reform
A demonstrator wearing a costume in the likeness of Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi gestures, as football fans join the weekly protest of retirees against Argentinian President Javier Milei's adjustment policies, near the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina March 12, 2025. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
Football fans join with pensioners to clash with police in protest at austerity in Argentina
Cars have been set alight and rocks thrown at parliament in violent clashes between retired people, backed by football fans, and police in Argentina. Pensioners angry at the austerity policies of Argentina President Javier Milei's government were joined by supporters of several clubs,
Argentina protests against pension reform end in clashes
Police use water cannons against soccer hooligansand retirees protesting Argentina's pension reformsThese weekly demonstrations, held outside the Argentine Congress, have been organized by retirees demanding improved pensions and the reversal of Milei's cuts to free medications,
Protests turn violent in Buenos Aires over Milei’s economic reforms
Clashes erupted in Buenos Aires as protesters opposing President Milei’s economic policies, including pension reforms, confronted police, who responded with tear gas and imposed restrictions on stadium access for those involved.
Video: Football fans join anti-Milei protests in Buenos Aires, leading to violent clashes with police
Football fans join anti-Milei protests in Buenos Aires, leading to violent clashes with police Police have fired tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets at demonstrators in Argentina’s capital, where the government's austerity measures once again sparked protests.
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Elderly citizens and a priest attacked by police during protest in Argentina
A massive protest of retirees against the insufficient adjustment of their pensions received on Mar. 12 the support of soccer ...
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Argentine government defends repression during protests, denounces destabilization
The Argentine government on Thursday defended police repression during a demonstration in support of pensioners.
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Journalist in critical condition after violent anti-Milei protest
Police have released 114 of the 124 individuals arrested at Wednesday's pensioners protest outside Congress; Severely injured ...
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