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2026-02-18 21:26:22
[Argentine Maritime Workers Strike for 48 Hours to Protest Millais' Labor Reform Bill] ⑴ The Argentine Maritime Workers' Union announced a 48-hour strike on Wednesday, disrupting normal operations of cargo ships in the country. The strike is aimed at protesting the labor reform bill promoted by President Millais. ⑵ The strike will affect cargo loading and unloading operations, potentially causing port operation delays. The union stated that this action is a direct response to the government's labor reform plan. ⑶ The Millais government's labor reform bill aims to relax labor regulations and increase labor market flexibility, but it has been strongly opposed by labor unions, who believe it will harm workers' rights. ⑷ The strike is currently underway, and port operations and cargo transportation face the risk of disruption. The market is watching the developments and the potential impact on Argentina's foreign trade.
