Inside Argentina’s Crisis: A Special Report from Buenos Aires
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Tensions Mount in the Argentina Protest Standoff
Buenos Aires – As of 7 p.m. local time, the Argentina protest standoff continues outside Argentina’s National Congress, with thousands of demonstrators holding their ground. The protesters remain just 100 feet from the legislative building, separated only by towering steel barricades.
Jini Hwang, the first Korean-Argentine to anchor on an Argentine broadcast network, described the ongoing protests as part of a long-standing tradition. “There have been protests here every Wednesday—this is the 1,001st,” she said. However, she noted that the government’s pension reform bill has fueled larger demonstrations, even drawing in soccer hooligans, further intensifying the situation.
Argentina Protest Standoff Escalates as Clashes Break Out
As the evening progresses, tensions continue to rise. Some demonstrators kick the barricades, while others hurl beer cans and shout profanities at law enforcement.
Among the protesters, Mariano Jurico expressed his anger, directing his frustration at the police. “They are not real Argentines,” he shouted. “Their families will suffer under this government’s insane policies too, yet they act as mere servants of power.”
Security Forces Strengthen Position in the Protest Standoff
In response to the escalating aggression, the Federal Police deployed armored vehicles equipped with water cannons, positioning them directly in front of the barricades. Meanwhile, approximately 300 riot police stand in formation, maintaining a tense standoff with the demonstrators.
Some masked protesters intensify their actions, kicking the barricades in an attempt to provoke police. However, not all protesters support these confrontational tactics. A group of about 100 citizens, advocating for a peaceful demonstration, stepped in to prevent further escalation, urging restraint from the more aggressive elements.
Argentina Protest Standoff Continues as Night Falls
As the sun begins to set, the Argentina protest standoff shows no signs of ending. Demonstrators remain in place, their chants mixing with the fading daylight. The ongoing confrontation reflects the deep divisions over President Javier Milei’s radical economic reforms, with neither side backing down.
This article is part of The Korea Daily’s on-the-ground coverage from Buenos Aires. Stay tuned for further updates.
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BY SANGJIN KIM [sk1015@koreadaily.com]
AND YEOL JANG [jang.yeol@koreadaily.com]
