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Milei was attacked with stones and bottles during a campaign event amid public anger over a corruption scandal involving his sister and dissatisfaction with his austerity measures.

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Argentina's Milei pelted with stones amid corruption scandal

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  • President Javier Milei was campaigning in Buenos Aires when protesters threw bottles and rocks at his motorcade. 18s
  • Milei was rushed to safety and no injuries were reported, according to his spokesperson. 23s
  • Corina Milei, the president's sister, is implicated in a corruption scandal involving alleged kickbacks. 46s
  • Leaked audio recordings suggest bribery payments from pharmaceutical companies to Corina Milei. 59s
  • Despite the scandal, Milei's party and its allies hold a strong lead ahead of legislative midterms. 1m 16s
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Argentina's Milei pelted with stones amid corruption scandal
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France 24
7 hours ago
Argentina's Milei pelted with stones amid corruption scandal

Protesters began throwing bottles and rocks at Milei during his campaign event, turning the scene chaotic.

Argentina's Milei pelted with stones amid corruption scandal
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France 24
7 hours ago
Argentina's Milei pelted with stones amid corruption scandal

Milei's sister, Corina, was embroiled in a corruption scandal involving alleged bribery payments from pharmaceutical companies.

Argentina’s Milei rushed away from rally as protesters throw rocks
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Reuters
12 hours ago
Argentina’s Milei rushed away from rally as protesters throw rocks

Tensions are high as Milei and his inner circle face an alleged bribery scandal and public anger over aggressive austerity measures.

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