Argentine strike: Reforms in the Milley government spark social unrest
In Argentina, where the political situation is changing, a general strike of unprecedented scale has set off social waves. 1.5 million people took to the streets to challenge the Milley government's reform plans. The new president, who has only been in office for 46 days, has already faced an unprecedented wave of protests.
Reforms cause upheaval: the betrayal of popular opinion and the persistence of the government
President Milley's reform package, which consisted mainly of radical policies such as privatization of public industries and cuts in welfare spending, has sparked widespread discontent. With inflation high and the economic woes felt the blows of reform, mass strikes and demonstrations became a way to express their discontent.
However, Milley's attitude was extremely tough. His accusations against the protesters are a clear indication that he will firmly implement his reform plan and will not change course because of the protests. This has led to deep reflection on the contradictions between leaders and voters in a democratic system.
Milley's economic philosophy: the extreme belief in the supremacy of the market
Milley is a firm believer in the power of the market, which is self-regulating and does not require much government intervention. This belief in market supremacy was at the heart of his economic policy. However, both history and reality have shown that overly extreme market beliefs often struggle to cope with complex and volatile socio-economic problems.
His reform plan has attracted widespread attention for changes to workers' rights and social welfare. In particular, the decision to privatize state-owned enterprises has triggered a huge backlash in society. This raises questions about the success of market supremacy in solving social problems.
Limitations of democracy: The disconnect between universal suffrage and political ideals
Argentina is a democracy, and Milley is also an elected president. However, universal suffrage in a democratic system has some limitations. Voters may only hear the slogans of the candidates at election time, but have limited in-depth understanding of the political platform. This has led to voter dissatisfaction with the actual administration of the government, which is one of the drawbacks of the universal suffrage system.
Milley was elected with a high percentage of the vote, but after coming to power, the reform policy drew the displeasure of 40 percent of opponents. This reflects the ideological disconnect between voters and politicians, and the gap between voters' expectations of politicians and their actual performance.
Domestic Divisions and Social Crises: A Two-Sided Counterattack of Public Opinion
The social upheaval caused by Milley's reform program is not only reflected in the economic dimension, but also in the fragmentation of the country and the impact on social values. The polarization of Argentine society, as well as the discontent caused by the reforms, will have a profound impact on the long-term stability of society in the future.
At the same time, the social crisis has exposed some of the limitations of democratic institutions and the irrationality of universal suffrage for politicians. This has not only raised concerns about Argentina's future, but has also sparked a rethinking of global democracy.
Epilogue: The dilemma of the Argentine dream
Argentina, a country hailed as the dream of South America, is now mired in a dream of reform. President Milley's hard-line approach, in stark contrast to popular protests, has made the country's future uncertain. How to find a balance in the face of economic pressure and social unrest has become a difficult problem for the Argentine people. This also makes us think more deeply about the applicability of universal suffrage democracy and the way in which the idea of politicians is communicated.