The General Confederation of Labor (CGT, by its Spanish initials) announced a 24-hour general strike for Thursday to protest President Javier Milei’s labor reform, which the lower house is expected to debate that day.

The widespread measure was announced during a CGT press conference and confirmed through a statement on Wednesday, saying the goal is to protest against not only the labor reform, but also the “socioeconomic situation” Argentina is facing.

“The economic model has failed,” said Cristian Jerónimo, one of the three CGT leaders. “Argentina will come to a complete halt.”

On Wednesday, deputies will carry out a commission meeting to take the required steps to summon a session at the chamber’s floor for Thursday.

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© Buenos Aires Herald