Argentine riot police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters outside Congress in Buenos Aires on Wednesday. The protests escalated as lawmakers prepared to vote on state overhaul and tax bills proposed by President Javier Milei, marking a significant test of his libertarian vision for governance and change.
Thousands of demonstrators gathered around Congress as the Senate debated the legislation, urging lawmakers to reject Milei's program of austerity and economic deregulation. What started as a festive atmosphere with protesters playing music and grilling meat quickly turned tense as clashes erupted between the crowds and police armed with shields and batons.
