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Argentine Congress Upholds Milei Veto Of Pensions Increase

An elderly man is detained by riot police during a protest outside the National Congress in Buenos Aires on September 11, 2024 (Credit: AFP)

Argentina's Congress on Wednesday upheld a veto by President Javier Milei of a bill to increase pensions, as protesters clashed with police outside the building.

Thousands gathered to protest Milei's veto, with police firing pepper spray and rubber bullets at one group -- including pensioners -- who angrily broke down a barrier after the vote.

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