Argentina Strike

Argentine unions threaten protest during labor reform march

The General Confederation of Labor orchestrated a significant demonstration on Thursday in Plaza de Mayo to oppose the government’s proposed labor reform. The demonstration united both factions of the Argentine Workers’ Central alongside various social movements, delivering pointed admonitions to the government regarding its proposed alterations to Argentina’s labor legislation. During the principal gathering, union … Read more

Government Unveils Labor Reform Bill

The Argentine government has introduced a labor reform bill designed to relax employment regulations and reduce litigation against employers, with the intention of facilitating the hiring process for companies. Peronism, along with left-wing parties and unions, has criticized the proposal as a direct assault on workers’ rights, subsequently organizing a protest march in reaction. The … Read more

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Milei Prepares Big Reforms as Markets Anticipate Currency Change

President Javier Milei is poised to initiate a bold reform agenda for Argentina’s economy as a more cooperative Congress assumes its duties on Wednesday. Investors anticipate that this may merely be the preliminary phase of a more significant shift: the removal of the stringent currency controls that characterized his initial two years in office. Milei’s … Read more

Milei’s Labor Reforms Spark Bank-Fintech Tensions

President Javier Milei’s forthcoming labor reform initiative is rekindling enduring conflicts between the nation’s banking institutions and its rapidly expanding financial technology platforms. In a notable shift, salaried employees may have the option to direct their paychecks into either a virtual wallet or a traditional bank account, as indicated by an informed source. At present, … Read more