Argentina: Lawmakers warn of risks to rights amid budget cuts

Argentine provincial deputy Cristina Mirassou has warned that the de-funding policies implemented by President Javier Milei's administration are putting established rights at risk. She specifically highlighted the impact on public health, education, and public works.

Mirassou criticized the reduction of resources for gender equality programs, noting the elimination of the Ministry of Women, Gender, and Diversity. She also denounced cuts to assistance for victims of gender violence and the distribution of sexual health supplies. Additionally, she condemned the President's rhetoric regarding gender roles and birth rates, describing his public expressions as misogynistic.