# Social and labor unrest in Venezuela and Argentina > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/social-and-labor-unrest-in-venezuela-and-argentina > Updated: 2026-09-28T17:10:20.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2. Social and labor unrest has intensified across Venezuela and Argentina, driven by economic instability and opposition to government policies. In Venezuela, mass demonstrations involving workers, teachers, and retirees have occurred in Caracas and other regions. Protesters are demanding salary increases, the incorporation of bonuses into base pay, and improved pensions. Political demonstrators have also called for the return of opposition leader María Corina Machado and a presidential election schedule. In Argentina, unrest is centered on austerity measures and economic conditions. Protests have emerged in Catamarca against resource extraction, in Río Negro regarding health insurance modifications, and in Mendoza where pensioners are demanding benefits equivalent to the cost of a food basket. Labor and human rights organizations in Argentina have also organized to coordinate opposition to the administration of Javier Milei. These groups are focusing on a ten-point program to address the economic crisis, while also organizing meetings to discuss gender equality, youth unemployment, and the history of labor rights and political repression. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Argentine labor and human rights groups hold meetings on gender and worker rights Argentine labor and human rights groups held meetings to discuss gender diversity, labor rights history, and political strategies to address economic crises and oppose current government policies. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-labor-and-human-rights-groups-hold-meetings-on-gender-and-worker-rights ### 2026-09-23: Labor and social unrest rise across Venezuela and Argentina Laborers, retirees, and political groups in Venezuela and Argentina are conducting widespread protests regarding wage increases, pension rights, and government austerity measures. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mendoza-retirees-hold-134th-weekly-protest-over-pensions --- Cite as: Social and labor unrest in Venezuela and Argentina. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/social-and-labor-unrest-in-venezuela-and-argentina