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Protests Erupt as Argentina's President Milei Faces Rocks and Bottles During Campaign

Credited from: SCMP

  • Argentine President Javier Milei was rushed to safety after protesters pelted his convoy with rocks and bottles.
  • The incident occurred while he was campaigning in Lomas de Zamora ahead of the mid-term elections.
  • Protests stemmed from allegations of corruption involving Milei's sister, Karina.
  • No injuries were reported, but scuffles broke out between supporters and protesters.
  • Milei defended himself against the accusations, labeling them false.

Argentine President Javier Milei was rushed to safety by his security team after protesters threw rocks and other objects at his vehicle during a campaign event in Lomas de Zamora. Witnesses reported that the president was in a moving pickup truck when the incident occurred, with at least one rock striking the hood of the truck while anti-government chants rang out from the angry crowd, according to Reuters and South China Morning Post.

During the confrontation, Milei was accompanied by his sister, Karina Milei, who also serves as his chief of staff, while campaigning for upcoming local and mid-term elections. Tensions escalated as participants in the rally, opposing Milei's administration, clashed with his supporters, resulting in one supporter sustaining rib injuries, as reported by Le Monde and BBC.

This episode came amid a significant corruption scandal involving Karina Milei, which has drawn attention due to allegations that she misappropriated funds intended for individuals with disabilities, a claim she and her brother vehemently deny. In a statement, Milei called the accusations "a lie," asserting his commitment to legal proceedings against the accuser, according to TRT Global and Le Monde.

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