Huge Strike in Buenos Aires Protests Argentine President's Austerity Reforms
• Argentine unions held a 12-hour strike in Buenos Aires to protest austerity measures and economic reforms by President Javier Milei.
• The strike was organized by the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) union umbrella group. Demonstrators criticized job losses, poverty, and retiree payment cuts.
• Milei's reforms aim to fix rampant inflation and debt, but critics say they harm ordinary people. His government blames years of overspending.
• The strike disrupted transportation, banks, hospitals and more. Hundreds of flights were cancelled. Protesters filled the streets in huge numbers.
• Milei's security minister dismissed the protests as "mafia unionists" and others defending their privileges against necessary change.