Strike Hits Argentina: Schools, Banks, and Shops Closed in Protest Against Public Spending Cuts
Buenos Aires, Argentina – A nationwide general strike against public spending cuts paralyzed most of Argentina on Thursday. The strike impacted schools, banks, and many shops, leading to suspended train and metro services with only limited bus operations running across the country. Union leader Hector Daher declared the 24-hour strike as a message to President Javier Milei, urging him to reconsider some of the cuts to subsidies and social programs. Since taking office in December, …