In Argentina, protests erupted as retirees demonstrated against pension cuts implemented by President Javier Milei since late 2023. The cuts, aimed at addressing inflation, have led to financial distress among the elderly. This week, support for the protesting retirees surged unexpectedly from football fans who showed solidarity with a powerful message inspired by Diego Maradona. However, the protests turned violent as police deployed tear gas and rubber bullets. Critics, including politicians, have condemned the measures aimed at improving public finances at the expense of the vulnerable.
Riot police faced a fierce confrontation as thousands of retirees protested cuts to their pensions, a decision by President Milei that has sparked widespread unrest.
Unexpectedly, football fans united with retirees during protests in Argentina, carrying messages of support as they decried the violence against vulnerable populations.
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