A general strike announced by workers in Argentina has caused significant disruptions, leading to the cancellation of 16 incoming and 15 outgoing flights between Argentina and Brazil's Tom Jobim International Airport, also known as Galeão. The strike, which is aimed at protesting a labor reform proposed by President Javier Milei's administration, has garnered widespread attention as it coincides with critical discussions in the Argentine Congress regarding labor laws. Although the strike has affected many flights, operations at the Tom Jobim airport were reported to be normal for the time being.

The labor reform proposal has caused a strong backlash among workers, with the largest trade union in Argentina, the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), calling for the general strike to coincide with the beginning of discussions about the labor reform bill in the Argentine Chamber of Deputies. The Senate has already approved the bill, which has raised concerns and protests among the workforce regarding the potential implications for employment protections and labor rights. This strike indicates a significant level of unrest and opposition among workers toward the government's proposed economic changes that could dramatically alter labor conditions.

As more flights are canceled and the strike progresses, it highlights the interconnectedness of labor actions across Latin America and the direct impact such events can have on international travel and relations between neighboring countries. Observers will be closely monitoring the situation as debates in Argentina continue and potential ripple effects are felt in Brazil and beyond, particularly in how labor relations and government policies are perceived by working-class citizens.