NewsletterNewslettersEventsEventsPodcasts
Loader
Find Us
Retirees protesting against Argentine President Javier Milei's veto of a bill
Updated:

Video. WATCH: Milei's pension Increase veto sparks nationwide protests

The vetoed bill, passed by Congress, would have increased retirement benefits by over 8%. With inflation at 263.4%, the current minimum pension of €213 falls short of covering the basic cost of essential goods, which now stands at €277.

The vetoed bill, passed by Congress, would have increased retirement benefits by over 8%. With inflation at 263.4%, the current minimum pension of €213 falls short of covering the basic cost of essential goods, which now stands at €277.

Demonstrators clashed with police, who used pepper spray to disperse the crowd.

Milei, facing criticism, defends his austerity measures as necessary for economic stability.

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Latest video

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT