Tag: Argentine
Argentine President Milei Reduces Drug Coverage for Retirees
In practice, this measure implies the elimination of the ‘Live Better’ plan, which was created in 2020. On Monday, the Comprehensive Medical Care Program (PAMI) announced that five medications will no longer be fully covered by the Argentine state for retirees, except for those citizens eligible for the so-called “Social Subsidy.” RELATED: Argentine Judges Uphold […]
December 2, 2024
Argentina: Milei’s Goverment Calls of Massive Retirements
On Wednesday, the Argentine government called on the public administration to begin retirement procedures for all state workers who meet the relevant requirements. Related:SouthCom Gen. Richardson Meets with Latin American Defense Ministers in Argentina “Instruct the holders of the entities (…) to file, within no more than 30 working days from the publication of this […]
October 23, 2024
Argentina: Police Operation Deployed Around the Congress
As part of the protest actions, groups of students took over several faculties throughout the country. On Wednesday, a heavy police operation was deployed around the Argentinean Congress, which remains fenced off in view of the announcement of a demonstration in defense of public, free and quality universities. Related:Argentina Mobilizes Against Budget Cuts to University […]
October 9, 2024
Argentines Reject President Milei’s Veto on University Funding
Citizens took over 12 universities across the country to demand respect for public education. On Wednesday, teachers and students reacted strongly to President Javier Milei’s veto of a law on funding public universities, which had been recently approved by the Argentine Parliament. RELATED: Argentina Mobilizes Against Budget Cuts to University Education Citizens took over 12 […]
October 9, 2024
Argentine Professionals Request Psychiatric Evaluation of President Milei
They requested a multidisciplinary commission of scientists that can evaluate his personality traits and degree of violence. On Tuesday, the media outlet ElDiarioAr reported that a group of psychiatrists and psychologists requested a psychological evaluation of Argentine President Javier Milei. RELATED: Venezuela Issues Arrest Warrant Against Javier Milei “Several psychologists and mental health professionals are […]
September 24, 2024
Argentine Police Repress Judicial Workers
The repressive action resulted in one person being detained and 15 workers sustaining eye injuries. On Tuesday, the Argentine Federal Police, a force under the command of Security Minister Patricia Bullrich, attacked judicial workers with batons and pepper spray during a peaceful protest demanding salary adjustments. RELATED: Argentinean Retirees Prepare New Mobilization Despite Violent Repression […]
September 4, 2024
Argentine Police Arrest Far-Right Politician Accused of Pedophilia
German Kiczka is a member of the political coalition that brought President Milei to power. On Wednesday night, the police in the province of Corrientes captured German Kiczka, a former provincial legislator from Misiones who had been on the run since August 22. RELATED: “Milei Is Building a Colonial State, He Is Surrendering Argentina to […]
August 29, 2024
Judge Forbids Alberto Fernández to Leave Argentina, After Complaint for Violence
He also ordered the president not to approach his ex-wife within a first battery of measures.
August 7, 2024
Volker Türk Warns on Milei’s Human Rights Violations in Argentina
“In Argentina, the measures proposed and adopted recently risk undermining the protection of human rights,” he said. On Wednesday, during the annual report, at the opening of the 56th session of the Human Rights Council, High Commissioner Volker Türk said that the measures they are taking in Argentina threaten to undermine human rights in the […]
June 19, 2024
Police Violently Attack Argentines During Protests Against Milei’s Reforms
There has never been a paramilitary-type police operation like the one that is taking place, legislator Moreau denounced. On Wednesday afternoon, the Argentine police harshly repressed thousands of citizens who were protesting against the Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines, which was approved by the Senate. RELATED: Argentine Senate Begins […]