Tag: Neoliberalism
Argentine President Milei Fires 1,400 Health Workers
In 2024, the far-right politician caused the loss of 180,000 jobs. On Wednesday, the Argentine Ministry of Health announced that it would not renew the contracts of 1,400 workers, labeling their positions as “political posts.” RELATED: Venezuela Rejected Argentina’s Complaint to the International Criminal Court “Out! We’re moving forward with the chainsaw,” President Javier Milei […]
January 15, 2025
Argentines Demand President Milei Immediate Delivery of Oncology Medication
His administration dissolved the departments responsible for designing policies for HIV, tuberculosis, leprosy, and hepatitis. On Tuesday, Argentine scientific societies, patient organizations, and unions organize a “Hug for Public Health” demonstration in front of the Health Ministry in Buenos Aires. RELATED: Venezuela Rejected Argentina’s Complaint to the International Criminal Court This symbolic act aims to […]
January 14, 2025
Workers Reject the Privatization of Aerolineas Argentinas
President Milei seeks to sell this airline as part of a process of hyper-liberalization of the national economy. Aviation and transportation workers gathered in front of the National Congress in Buenos Aires to voice their opposition to the privatization of Aerolineas Argentinas. Far-right President Javier Milei is seeking to sell this airline as part of […]
November 26, 2024
Argentine Universities Begin 24-Hour Strike
Currently, 70 percent of professors and administrative staff earn salaries below the poverty line. On Thursday, the National Interuniversity Council (CIN), professors’ and workers’ unions, and student organizations will hold a 24-hour strike in defense of Argentina’s public universities. RELATED: SouthCom Gen. Richardson Meets with Latin American Defense Ministers in Argentina Besides demanding salary increases […]
October 17, 2024
Britain’s Winter Fuel Allowance Cut Raises Alarms Over Pensioners’ Lifelines
Only 1.5 million people will remain eligible for the fuel allowance. On Tuesday, a Labour-dominated parliament voted down a motion against the cut, with 348 MPs voting against and 228 in favor. RELATED: United Kingdom Suspends 30 Arms Export Licenses to Israel Following the revision, only around 1.5 million people will remain eligible for the […]
September 11, 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
Ecuadorian Teachers Protest Against Fuel Prices in Quito
According to World Bank projections, Ecuador will be the Latin American country with the lowest growth rate in 2024. On Thursday, the National Union of Educators (UNE) blocked some avenues in the city of Quito to protest against the rise in fuel prices decreed by President Daniel Noboa. RELATED: Ecuador: Vice-President Faces Charges of Electoral […]
July 18, 2024
Argentine Police Repress Protests Against Milei in Tucuman
The “May Pact” among conservative governors will promote the exploitation of natural resources in the Argentine provinces. On Monday, four Argentinians were detained in Tucuman while participating in a march against the policies implemented by President Javier Milei. RELATED: Argentina: Workers Hold a Day of Struggle and a Popular Pot The protests occurred in response […]
July 9, 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 […]
June 13, 2024
Argentine Senate Begins Debate on President Milei’s Reforms
Citizens gathered outside the Parliament to protest against his proposals for legal reforms and fiscal adjustment. On Wednesday, the Argentine Senate began to debate the bill called “Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines.” This proposal was sent by President Javier Milei on April 29, once it was approved by the Chamber of […]