Judicial Check on Milei: Argentina Court Strikes Down Decree Curtailing Workers’ Right to Strike

Argentina’s recent judicial ruling against President Javier Milei’s controversial decree marks a critical defense of constitutional liberties in the face of executive overreach. The National Labor Court No. 3 blocked two articles of decree 340/2025 that sought to severely restrict the right to strike for workers across multiple sectors. The court rightly identified that these provisions violated fundamental constitutional guarantees such as freedom of association and the right to strike—protections enshrined not only in Argentina’s Constitution but also in international agreements the nation has ratified. This pushback underscores the essential role of judicial oversight in preserving democratic freedoms and limiting...