Thousands protest private property legislation in Argentina as clashes erupt with police

As the protest drew to a close on Thursday, scuffles broke out on Congress Square with protesters targeting police with stones and other projectiles. Security forces responded with tear gas, rubber bullets and a water cannon.

As the protest drew to a close on Thursday, scuffles broke out on Congress Square with protesters targeting police with stones and other projectiles. Security forces responded with tear gas, rubber bullets and a water cannon.

Thousands protest Argentina’s controversial private property bill, fearing “colonisation” and easier foreign land acquisition. Learn more about the propose