Pope Francis condemns Argentina's government crackdown on pension protesters, criticizing its force over social justice.

Pope Francis condemned the Argentine government's crackdown on protesters during a Vatican meeting, criticizing the police's use of pepper spray against those advocating for pension rights. He accused President Javier Milei's administration of prioritizing force over social justice amid harsh austerity measures. The Pope highlighted the need to address the root causes of inequality rather than relying on market autonomy, as Argentina's economy faces worsening projections from the IMF.

September 20, 2024
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