Senate approves Milei’s labor reform amid police crackdown on protestors

The Argentine senate approved President Javier Mileis labor reform early Thursday with 42 votes in favor and 30 against following a 12-hour debate. It will now be sent to the lower house for final approval.  The bill is being touted as an instrument to improve job creation by making labor conditions more flexible, cutting down on severance pay, and giving financial benefits to employers, among other things. Outside Congress, a large security operation saw security forces crackdown on protestors showing their opposition to the bill. According to human rights organization Comisin Provincial por la Memoria, at least 31 people were arrested and many others were injured or affected by tear gas. Demonstrators were forced to leave the area at around 4:30 p.m., and at least 15 people remained in custody as of Thursday morning. This is a developing story. Check back for updates