PROTESTERS ARE preparing to gather in Buenos Aires tonight in defiance of threats by newly elected Argentinian President Javier Milei of a harsh crackdown on dissent.

Just days after he took office, the far-right leader announced drastic economic measures that have angered social campaigners and trade unions.

Mr Milei’s measures, which he claimed were needed to address a severe economic crisis, include a 50 per cent devaluation of the country’s peso, cuts to energy and transport subsidies and the closure of some government ministries.