The former president asked retirees to organize politically to confront a cruel government. On Tuesday, former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez, who remains under house arrest, sent an audio message to retirees gathered at the Justicialist Party headquarters in Buenos Aires. RELATED: Argentina Lives Under Planned Misery and Low-Intensity State Terrorism: Cristina Fernandez Her message of […]

The far-right President warned he would veto the initiative, which now heads to the Senate for consideration. On Wednesday, Argentina’s Lower House approved a 7.2% increase in retirement pensions and raised the monthly bonus paid to retirees to US$92.81. RELATED: Argentine Court Temporarily Suspends Milei’s Decree Limiting Right to Strike Lawmakers also approved an extension […]

Every Wednesday, retirees gather around the National Congress in downtown Buenos Aires to demand better pensions. Defying the threats from the government of far-right President Javier Milei, thousands of Argentinians joined retirees during the Wednesday march to demand better pensions and respect for their rights. RELATED: Argentina: At Least 672 Injured, 114 Arrested After Repression […]

Security Minister Bullrich threatened to crack down on those participating in the protests against President Milei. On Wednesday morning, the administration of the far-right President Javier Milei ordered the militarization of the areas surrounding the Argentine Congress to prevent citizens from accessing the site as they march in support of retirees in the afternoon. RELATED: […]

On March 12, Pablo Grillo was attacked while covering the protests in support of retirees in Buenos Aires. On Wednesday, Pablo Grillo, the photographer who was shot in the skull with a tear gas canister by the Argentine police, made slight movements in his hands and legs, although he remains in critical condition. RELATED: Argentina: […]

Fundamental constitutional rights were at stake, such as the right to petition authorities, the Court said. On Thursday, Karina Andrade, the presiding judge of the Criminal Court of First Instance of the City of Buenos Aires, ordered the “immediate” release of 114 citizens detained during the protests in support of retirees. RELATED: Argentine Photographer Wounded […]

His camera was revealing police brutality against retirees protesting for their rights. On Wednesday night, authorities at the Ramos Mejia Hospital in Buenos Aires reported that photographer Pablo Grillo, who was struck by a tear gas canister on Wednesday, causing a skull fracture, underwent surgery but remains in critical condition. RELATED: 87-Year-Old Woman Hospitalized After […]

“They need to leave, these people are out of their minds,” one protester told television crews amid a massive police presence, including dozens of security officers around the Parliament building. Related: Argentine Transporters To Support the Protest of Retirees Security forces used tear gas and rubber bullets to suppress retirees, press workers, unions, and dozens […]

More workers and football fans are getting ready to accompany the pensioners’ Wednesday march in Buenos Aires. On Wednesday, the Argentine Confederation of Transport Workers (CATT) and the General Union of Transport Workers’ Associations (UGATT) will participate in the march in support of retirees. RELATED: Argentine Lawmakers File Criminal Complaint Against Milei Over IMF Deal […]

Workers and fans of a soccer team joined the protests of retirees in Buenos Aires. On Wednesday, the Buenos Aires police once again repressed retirees who had gathered near Parliament to demand their pensions, request coverage for medications, and protest budget cuts at the National Institute of Social Services for Retirees and Pensioners (PAMI). RELATED: […]