NewsFeedSecurity forces in Buenos Aires fired tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon at protesters opposing proposed labour reforms. Unions say the bill would curb the right to strike and weaken worker protections. President Javier Milei argues it is key to his free-market agenda.Published On 12 Feb 2026
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THU · 2026-02-12 · 08:59 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0212-15621
NSR-2026-0212-15621News Report·EN·Conflict
Argentinian security forces fire water cannon and tear gas at protesters
In Buenos Aires on February 12, 2026, Argentinian security forces used tear gas, rubber bullets, and water cannon against protesters. The demonstrators were opposing proposed labor reforms put forth by President Javier Milei.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-02-12 · 08:59 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In Buenos Aires on February 12, 2026, Argentinian security forces used tear gas, rubber bullets, and water cannon against protesters. The demonstrators were opposing proposed labor reforms put forth by President Javier Milei. Unions claim the reforms would weaken worker protections and limit the right to strike. Milei contends the changes are essential to his free-market economic agenda. The clashes occurred during a protest against the proposed legislation.
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President Javier Milei argues it is key to his free-market agenda.
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Unions say the bill would curb the right to strike and weaken worker protections.
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Protesters are opposing proposed labour reforms.
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Security forces in Buenos Aires fired tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon at protesters.
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