Mass Cost-of-Living Protests Paralyze Buenos Aires
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators marched through the center of Buenos Aires, Argentina, to protest hyperinflation, recent austerity measures, and the rising cost of living. Clashes with riot police were reported near the Plaza de Mayo, resulting in dozens of arrests.
Date: May 1, 2026
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Conflict: None
Category: protest
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 45
Source: Associated Press / Reuters