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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Isabel Debre

Under President Milei's austerity, disabled Argentines risk losing essential services

Argentina Disability Cutbacks - (Copyright 2026. The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Analía Celis, a 34-year-old with intellectual disability and cerebral palsy, cannot walk, but sports therapy eased her taut muscles. She cannot work, but baking gave her a sense of independence. She struggles to speak, but painting with her peers helped her connect without words.

Now President Javier Milei of Argentina has taken his signature chain saw to these specialized therapy programs that for decades have represented a lifeline to Celis — and many more of the estimated 5 million Argentines with disabilities.

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