A weekly protest by pensioners rallying against austerity measures imposed by the far-right Javier Milei government turned violent in Buenos Aires on Wednesday.

A brawl erupted in Argentina’s Parliament on Wednesday over the $LIBRA cryptocurrency scandal linked to President Javier Milei.

Clashes erupted in Buenos Aires as protesters opposing President Milei’s economic policies, including pension reforms, confronted police, who responded with tear gas and imposed restrictions on stadium access for those involved.

Police have released 114 of the 124 individuals arrested at Wednesday's pensioners protest outside Congress; Severely injured photojournalist Pablo Grillo recovers from a "life-saving" surgery after being shot by a projectile in the head.

One hundred and fifty people have been detained during protests in the center of Buenos Aires, Argentine Security Minister Patricia Bullrich said on Thursday.

Police in Buenos Aires have fought running battles with hundreds of football fans and anti-austerity protesters during a weekly protest by pensioners.

A demonstrator wearing a costume in the likeness of Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi gestures, as football fans join the weekly protest of retirees against Argentinian President Javier Milei's adjustment policies, near the National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina March 12, 2025. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Police use water cannons against soccer hooligansand retirees protesting Argentina's pension reformsThese weekly demonstrations, held outside the Argentine Congress, have been organized by retirees demanding improved pensions and the reversal of Milei's cuts to free medications,