BUENOS AIRES — Thousands of protesters gathered in Buenos Aires on Saturday for a demonstration dubbed the "March of Anger," opposing the economic policies of President Javier Milei's government.
The march was organized primarily by left-wing groups, with over 350 political and social organizations participating. Demonstrators began at the Congress building and proceeded toward the Casa Rosada, Argentina's presidential headquarters.
Protesters opposed Milei's austerity measures, arguing they harm working families. The program has drawn criticism for its impact on daily life for many Argentines.
Myriam Bregman, a deputy of the Left Front and march organizer, said the event represented "anger but also hope that from the struggle, the organization, and all these trade union, social, and human rights organizations that we conquer, we will be able to build something different and democratic from below."
Jorge Rosas, 56, a protester, cited the "lack of work, homelessness, layoffs, the dismissals that exist, the evictions that exist" as direct consequences of government policy.
Rodolfo Giloso, 59, said the economic policy is designed "for a handful of people and not for the vast majority of the country."
Leading the march were human rights organizations, student groups, socio-environmental organizations, and the Retiree Coordinator, which represents pensioners who protest every Wednesday in front of Congress demanding improved conditions. Workers' unions and various left-wing political groups also participated.
