Thousands take part in strikes against Argentina’s latest austerity measures

Argentina’s largest union started a 12-hour strike with tens of thousands of workers demonstrating in the heart of Buenos Aires against tough economic austerity measures and reforms by new libertarian President Javier Milei. The action, hitting sectors from transport to banks, is the biggest show of opposition to Milei’s plans for spending cuts and privatisation since he took office last month, pledging to fix an economy reeling from 211% inflation and crippling debt. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Argentina #Austerity #CostOfLiving #Politics #Protests #News