Argentina Senate approves Milei-backed labor reform

A demonstrator holds a flag as police use a water cannon during a protest outside Argentina's National Congress on the day senators vote on a labor reform law proposed by President Javier Milei's libertarian government to attract investment and revive growth, and which unions say will roll back workers' rights, in Buenos Aires, Argentina February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

BUENOS AIRES, Feb 27 - Argentina’s ⁠Senate on Friday approved a labor reform backed by President ⁠Javier Milei, giving it final clearance to become law and landing ‌the libertarian leader one of his most significant legislative wins.

Milei's administration argues the reform, which passed with 42 votes in favor, 28 against, and two abstentions, will spur investment ​and create formal jobs, while labor unions contend ⁠it weakens worker protections, including ⁠the right to strike.