Argentina: Violence erupts on streets of Buenos Aires as leftist protesters clash with police

Violence erupted in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday (28 June) as groups protesting against President Mauricio Macris free market policy clashed with police. Macri has sought to push through austerity measures to get the debt-ravaged countrys economy back on track. But mid-term elections in October could undo his plans.

Reuters

June 29, 2017 19:49 IST

Argentina: Violence erupts on streets of Buenos Aires as leftist protesters clash with police

Violence erupted in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday (28 June) as groups protesting against President Mauricio Macris free market policy clashed with police. Macri has sought to push through austerity measures to get the debt-ravaged countrys economy back on track. But mid-term elections in October could undo his plans.