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Anti-Austerity Protesters Defy Argentine President’s Edict Banning Demonstrations

HeadlineDec 26, 2023

Protests are continuing in Argentina after newly inaugurated President Javier Milei introduced sweeping economic shock measures that have caused prices to soar. Milei is a far-right libertarian. Last week he ordered a major deregulation of the national economy. Protesters have taken to the street despite threats from Milei to cut off government benefits to anyone who blocks streets.

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