VIDEO: Protests in Argentina as Newly Elected President Threatens to Brutally Suppress Demonstrations

Argentina's newly elected President Javier Milei's reformist policies have sparked discontent among the populace. Thousands of public workers have been left unemployed due to systematic cuts in the state budget.

It has become clear that the majority of Argentinians disagree with President Javier Milei's "shock therapy" approach. A large crowd has gathered in the center of the capital, Buenos Aires, while security forces and special equipment have been deployed to the city's main entrances. Milei has threatened to brutally suppress the protests.

It should be noted that the newly elected president has slashed spending across all sectors, leaving thousands of Argentine workers without jobs, while Milei anticipates that he will resolve the issue of unemployment. "But people need to eat, and they intend to change the situation; they want to make it clear to the president that the state cannot be dismantled," say the protesters in Argentina.

Argentina's newly elected President Javier Milei has declared a state of emergency in the economy, health, and social sectors. This was reported by TASS, citing a decree published in the Argentine government bulletin.

“A state of emergency is declared until December 31, 2025, in the economic, financial, tax-budgetary, administrative, pension, pricing, and social spheres, as well as in health,” states the document.

The declaration of a state of emergency is necessary for Milei to justify the passage of a reform package aimed at liberalizing and deregulating the economy without going through Congress on a case-by-case basis. The decree contains over 360 articles, many of which revoke existing laws or amend them significantly.

The decree takes effect from the moment of publication. From that point, the government must present it to Congress for approval. The decree can only be annulled if both houses of Parliament declare it void.

Last night, Milei addressed the nation, announcing the signing of the emergency decree. The head of state outlined 30 key reforms, which include abandoning price controls, reforms to customs regulations to facilitate international trade, preparations for the privatization of state enterprises, and a prohibition on the imposition of export restrictions.