Chaotic Weekend in Argentina: Pension Protests Turn Violent
Protests over pensions in Argentina lead to at least 20 injuries - Protesters in Argentina cause at least 20 injuries during pension demonstrations
Let's cut to the chase, shall we? The weekends in Argentina have seen some wild happenings, with pension protests taking center stage. These demonstrations, normally a gathering of the retiree folks, attracted a little extra attention from football fans this time around.
Now, buckle up, 'cause things got real intense. We're talking tear gas, rubber bullets, and water cannons! Yes, you guessed it, the boys in blue—a.k.a. the police—were the ones wielding these goodies. Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse when a police vehicle and motorcycle went up in flames.
Among the casualties was a photojournalist who took a direct hit from a projectile while snapping some pics. It's been captured on video platforms, and trust us, it ain't pretty. His father, Pablo Grillo Sr., has spoken out, claiming his son's life is hanging by a thread. He's pointed the finger at Javier Milei's government for this incident.
Now, you might be wondering why these pension protests have been a recurring theme in Argentina for years. Well, it all boils down to the retirees not getting their fair due. They've been struggling with low pensions, and things have only worsened thanks to the austerity measures enforced by Milei's administration. To add insult to injury, pension increases haven't even kept pace with inflation.
Last year, things took an even more disappointing turn when the president himself vetoed a minor pension increase. I mean, come on!
- Buenos Aires – the scene of the chaos
- The police and their not-so-peaceful tactics
- Troubles in Argentina and its retirees
- Javier Milei's administration – faces growing criticism
- Austerity measures – squeezing the retirees dry
- The chaotic weekend unfolded in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with police employing aggressive tactics during the pension protests.
- Javier Milei's administration, particularly its austerity measures, has been under growing criticism as retirees continue to struggle with low pensions and inflation that outpaces pension increases.
- During the pension protests in Argentina, at least 20 individuals were injured, including a photojournalist named Javier who was hit by a projectile while taking pictures.
