Argentina is witnessing a wave of mass uprisings as citizens take to the streets against the economic and social policies of President Javier Milei. In the latest development, healthcare workers led massive protests opposing the privatization of the country’s universal health system. This contentious reform comes amid a severe economic crisis marked by skyrocketing inflation of 193% and a poverty rate of 54%.
The proposed changes threaten public hospitals, with reports of closures already underway. Healthcare professionals warn that privatization will dismantle access to essential services for millions, particularly in vulnerable communities.
The protests add to the broader unrest sweeping the nation, fueled by widespread dissatisfaction with Milei’s neoliberal reforms, which critics argue exacerbate inequality and undermine public welfare. With workers and unions mobilizing across sectors, the demonstrations show no signs of slowing, as Argentinians demand urgent measures to protect their rights and livelihoods.
