France protests over inflation and austerity; Milei cites crisis to back his policies

Mass protests in France on October 17 drew 550,000-800,000 people, with over 2,000 arrests, driven by rising energy, fuel, and public service costs and demands for wage and pension increases. The unrest highlights Macron's political crisis over inflation and adjustment measures, which Argentine President Milei is using to advocate for his own economic policies. The situation is developing, with potential for further escalation.