— Updated January 24, 7:52 p.m.Thousands of workers in Argentina downed tools and marched against President Javier Milei’s broad economic reforms on Wednesday, in the first national strike since 2019. Unions for workers in public transport, airlines, gas stations, hospitals, hotels, banks, and public administration participated in the strike, and services were disrupted throughout the day. Just 45 days into Milei’s government, the strike is protesting his proposals for state reform and economic deregulation, including sweeping labor changes and the privatization of state-owned companies. The general strike is taking place between noon and midnight, although sectors including state workers will strike for 24 hours. Photo: TélamTrains, buses, and the subway only ran until 7 p.m. After that, transport workers also went on strike until midnight.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald January 24, 2024 23:50 UTC