[1] Protestors, on the other hand, criticized Milei's reforms and government for causing inflation and poverty[2] and for weakening Argentina's democracy.

In addition to a lack of support in Congress,[9] Milei openly discussed his wide-ranging reforms, causing opposition among trande unions and others.[who?

[19] On 23 February, thousands protested across Argentina to demand food aid for the poor as inflation soared.

[22] On 10 April, 11 protestors were arrested and at least half a dozen injured as police cracked down on protesters in Buenos Aires.

[23] On 11 April, Argentina police clashed with anti-government protesters over government spending cuts, injuring at least six.

[27] On 9 May, Argentina's biggest trade unions announced a 24-hour strike,[28] causing 46 million to a standstill[clarification needed] as banks, businesses and state agencies closed in protest.

In response, anti-government protestors clashed with Argentinian police forces in Buenos Aires[6] and other cities across Argentina.

[32] Security forces fired tear gas and water cannons at rioting demonstrators outside National Congress of Argentina.

[37] After taking office in December 2023, Patricia Bullrich immediately issued a protocol to deal with demonstrations and roadblocks made by piqueteros.

The Workers' Party made an habeas corpus request to prevent the protocol from coming into force, which judge Gustavo Pierretti rejected.

Several audits revealed that some social organizations, which were in charge of overseeing outsourced welfare aid, allocated only a fraction of it for its intended purpose.