Violent clashes in Buenos Aires as President Milei passes reforms
Violent clashes erupted in Buenos Aires as President Javier Milei narrowly passed radical economic reforms through the Senate. Demonstrators clashed with police outside Argentina's Congress, protesting against the reforms aimed at overhauling the economy grappling with nearly 300% inflation. The reforms include executive powers for the president and austerity measures. Markets reacted positively, but critics warn of potential catastrophic consequences. Milei's party struggles in Congress. Argentina faces deep economic challenges with over half the population in poverty.