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Argentina approves bill to slash workers' rights as riot cops clash with protesters
An anti-government protester holds an Argentine flag by police near Congress where lawmakers debate a reform bill promoted by Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires, Argentina, June 12, 2024
ARGENTINAN legislators narrowly approved a proposal to slash workers’ rights today as protesters against the government’s neoliberal extremist programme clashed with riot police in the capital Buenos Aires.
The reforms, put forward by President Javier Milei, aim to revive the country’s finances by declaring a state of economic emergency, cutting pensions and shredding labour rights.
Vice-President Victoria Villarruel used a tie-breaking vote in the Senate to approve the plans, which includes foreign investment and privatisation, following an all-day debate.
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