Dozens of people, including elderly retirees, were injured during a protest outside Argentina’s Congress demanding higher pensions.
The protest erupted as lawmakers failed to reach quorum to vote on pension increase bills amid government austerity measures.
Security forces clashed with protesters, highlighting tensions over pension cuts under President Javier Milei’s administration.
The government’s approach to controlling inflation involves cutting public spending, which has faced strong opposition from workers’ unions and retirees.
Despite rising poverty levels affecting millions, the administration argues that economic growth must come first before pension increases.
Lawmakers critical of the government accused their opponents of indifference toward pensioners living on minimal incomes.
The protest reflects broader social unrest caused by the government’s tight fiscal policies and their impact on vulnerable populations.