A protest outside Argentina's Congress on Wednesday resulted in dozens of injuries, as activists and retirees demanded higher pensions. The government, led by libertarian President Javier Milei, opposes pension increases, citing limited resources and the need for economic growth. The protest is part of a series of weekly demonstrations in the capital, with workers' unions, soccer fans, and retirees joining to protest pension cuts and reduced public spending due to high inflation. This event took place on 05/21/2025 at the following location: Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Incident Type: Civil Unrest
Event Type: Protest
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: Reuters
