Argentina's River Pilots Strike After Milei's Deregulation Decree, Stalling Grain Exports

Maritime pilots struck August 3 after President Milei decreed deregulation of river navigation services. The open-ended stoppage has blocked 45 vessels from Argentina's Parana River grain ports, with 30 more at risk. The coastguard ordered pilots back under threat of sanctions — penalties for defying a government mandate. The pilots' union says the decree could cost jobs.