General strike protests labour reforms in ArgentinaA pensioner walks outside the Argentine Congress in Buenos Aires on Feb 18, 2026, on the eve of a general strike called by unions to protest against the labour reform bill promoted by President Javier Milei. (Photo: AFP)BUENOS AIRES - Argentine President Javier Milei faces the fourth general strike of his term Thursday, this time by workers protesting a labour reform bill pushed by the budget-slashing president and set to be debated in parliament. The country’s main trade union called the strike, which began at midnight local time and is set to last 24 hours. Most recently, Fate — Argentina’s main tire factory — on Wednesday announced the closure of its plant in Buenos Aires, prompting some 900 job cuts. The CGT’s last general strike was on April 10, 2025, but adherence was uneven as workers in the public transportation system did not join.

Source: Bangkok Post February 19, 2026 10:00 UTC