[HIGHLIGHTS] Threats to the opposition and a popular consultation on the horizon: tension in Argentina after the fall of Milei's 'omnibus law'

President Javier Milei visited the Wailing Wall on Tuesday. Hours later he slammed the table and ordered the withdrawal of the omnibus law.

Milei blames a group of governors for ordering their deputies to "dismember" his lavish Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines. Sebastian Fest: A direct appeal to the people is emerging, bypassing "the caste" and a non-binding popular consultation. To hold a plebiscite, both chambers of Congress need to support the call.