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Milei's Labor Reform Sparks Protests, 200K Jobs Lost

5/3/2026

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  • On April 30, 2026, workers gathered in Buenos Aires to protest President Javier Milei’s labor-law overhaul.
  • The General Confederation of Labor marched to headquarters demanding protection of employment.
  • Unions filed a challenge, prompting a court to lift the injunction and send the case to the Supreme Court.
  • The Ministry of Human Capital reports employment fell by about 200,000 jobs and unemployment rose to 7.5% in the last quarter of 2025.