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Authorities in Argentina clampdown on protesters angered by President Milei's spending cuts
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CLASHES escalated between Argentinian authorities and anti-government protesters on Wednesday, angered by President Javier Milei’s spending cuts.

Protesters who blocked the capital’s key thoroughfare were forcibly dispersed and eight of the movement’s participants were arrested.

Riot police officers deployed powerful water cannon, drenching demonstrators. 

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