Judge Suspends Milei's Strike Decree; Protests Erupt Over Social Policies
Key Takeaways
- Judge suspended Milei's decree limiting strike rights after CGT request.
- Protests against Milei's policies included disability emergency demands and feminist actions.
- Aerolíneas Argentinas pilots to strike on June 10, affecting flight operations.
- Cristina Kirchner confirmed her candidacy for Buenos Aires legislator on 2025-06-02.
- Macri pushes for Pro-LLA electoral alliance in Buenos Aires.
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Judge suspended Milei's decree limiting strike rights.
On 2025-06-02, Judge Moira Fullana suspended President Javier Milei's DNU 340/2025, which limited the right to strike and expanded the definition of essential services, following a request from the CGT based on unconstitutionality arguments. The decree, issued on 2025-05-21, mandated 50-75% minimum service levels during labor disputes in essential sectors.
Protests against Milei's policies; disability emergency sought.
On 2025-06-03, various groups protested against Javier Milei's policies at Plaza Congreso, with opposition deputies advocating for pension increases and emergency declarations for disabilities. Organizations defending the rights of people with disabilities marched in support of declaring a 'disability emergency' until 2027, protesting the 'vaciamiento' of the Agencia Nacional de Discapacidad (ANDIS), the lack of public policies, the removal of non-contributory pensions, and bureaucratic obstacles. Feminist organizations also participated, coinciding with #NiUnaMenos, to protest the lack of public policies regarding women, diversity, and gender issues, citing 1 femicide every 31 hours and 344 attempts since the beginning of the year.
Aerolíneas Argentinas pilots to strike on June 10.
On 2025-06-02, the Asociación de Pilotos de Líneas Aéreas (APLA) announced a strike on 2025-06-10 from 18:00 to 02:00, affecting Aerolíneas Argentinas operations at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery and Ezeiza airports due to various labor disputes. Aerolíneas Argentinas questioned the measure, stating it has “motivaciones políticas”.
Cristina Kirchner confirmed candidacy for Buenos Aires legislator.
On 2025-06-02, Cristina Kirchner confirmed her candidacy for Buenos Aires legislator, prompting reactions from libertarians, including Iñaki Gutiérrez, who stated, "It is Kirchnerism or freedom."
Macri pushes for Pro-LLA electoral alliance in Buenos Aires.
On 2025-06-02, Mauricio Macri paved the way for an electoral alliance between Pro and La Libertad Avanza (LLA) in Buenos Aires, stating it's what the country needs, tasking Cristian Ritondo with constructing this agreement.
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La Salada vendors protest closure, block Camino Negro.
On 2025-06-02, vendors from La Salada blocked both directions of Camino Negro, near Buenos Aires, demanding the reopening of the closed complex. The Policía Federal intervened, leading to incidents, after the closure of La Salada and the arrest of Jorge Castillo and other leaders left many vendors without access to their merchandise.
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Racing Club to host Copa Libertadores round of 16.
Published on 2025-06-02, Racing Club, having secured a high rank, will host the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 in Cilindro de Avellaneda between 2025-08-19 and 2025-08-21.