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Argentina's unions take to the streets to protest president's cutbacks, deregulation and austerity

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Thousands of union members and activists took to the streets of Argentina’s capital Wednesday to protest a decree from President Javier Milei that imposes sweeping deregulation and austerity measures meant to revive the country's struggling economy.

had asked a court for a prior injunction to block measures lifting some labor protections, but a judge rejected

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