Milei Announces Sweeping Cuts to Public Sector Jobs and Spending Amid Push to Transform Argentine Economy

Argentine President Javier Milei announced plans to cut 70,000 government jobs to reduce spending and eliminate the national deficit.

Over 50,000 public sector employees have already been dismissed, with the remaining cuts happening in stages, starting with 14,000 by end of March.

The cuts have sparked backlash from unions, who call them illegal and unjustified. A national strike is planned for April 3.

Beyond job cuts, Milei is halting public works, cutting provincial funding, and eliminating 200,000 "irregular" welfare plans.

Milei defends the cuts as necessary for transforming the economy and ending decades-high inflation, poverty, and economic crisis.