Violent Protests Over Milei's Economic Policies in Buenos Aires

In Buenos Aires, a protest by retirees and soccer fans against President Javier Milei's economic policies turned violent, with police using water cannons, tear gas, and rubber pellets on demonstrators. The demonstration, which initially began peacefully, escalated as Boca Juniors fans joined to support the retirees, prompting a strong police response. This marks a significant escalation in ongoing protests demanding higher pensions due to severe living conditions under the government's austerity measures. The government, led by far-right President Milei, has implemented spending cuts and warned of stadium entry bans for those causing disorder. As the situation intensified, the Ministry of Security announced a ban on football fans involved in the riots from attending future matches. The clashes reflect growing tensions over economic policies that have failed to alleviate inflationary pressures on retirees.