Protesters clash with police over bid to restrict Argentina’s labour rights

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By Al Jazeera Staff and News AgenciesFebruary 12, 2026 at 01:44 AM

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Thousands protested in Buenos Aires on February 12, 2026, against proposed labor reforms debated in Argentina's Senate. The reforms, championed by President Javier Milei, aim to loosen labor regulations and attract investment. Unions argue the changes would restrict the right to strike, reduce severance pay, and weaken collective bargaining power. Demonstrations led to clashes between protesters and police, who used water cannons and tear gas. The General Confederation of Labour condemned the reforms as an attack on worker rights, while the government argues they are necessary for economic growth. Milei's presidency has seen a shift towards austerity, drawing criticism for its impact on poverty.

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Peronist movement 40% Senate 50% National Congress 60% Patricia Bullrich 60% General Confederation of Labour 70% Buenos Aires ×380% Javier Milei ×590% Argentina ×495%

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labor reforms 90% right to strike 80% trade unions 70% protests 70% javier milei 60% austerity measures 60% worker rights 50% collective bargaining 50% free-market economy 40% buenos aires 40%

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