WATCH: Police Fire at Elderly Woman as Argentina Faces Violent Protests Over Pension Cuts

Footage of police opening fire on an elderly woman during a protest in Argentina has gone viral as demonstrations against the government's economic policies grow in size, particularly in response to pension cuts.

Protests against Argentinian President Javier Milei's economic policies have gained traction this week as retirees were joined by fans of some of the nation's most popular football clubs, including Boca Juniors and River Plate, reported The Guardian.

Milei's recently implemented austerity program has resulted in pension cuts for the elderly, as well as the removal of certain free medications, which retirees have been protesting against consistently.

Protestors marched, waving sticks and holding up signs emblazoned with slogans such as "Don't hit us, we are your parents," and "Help me fight – you'll be the next elderly person."

The government response to the demonstration was to deploy 1,000 riot officers who used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons against protestors in an attempt to disperse the crowd on Wednesday.

In the viral video, an elderly lady can be seen standing in the middle of the road, throwing her arms up at riot police while waving the Argentinian flag. Riot police are then seen firing in her direction with rubber bullets and then reloading to fire in her direction once again.

Social media users reacted furiously to the footage, criticizing the riot police and the Argentinian government for its response to the unrest.

"Right-wing regime playbook: 'Freedom is our cornerstone value!' *protest happens* 'No, not THAT kind of freedom. Let me explain why suppressing your voice is actually protecting liberty...,'" wrote one X user.

"23% inflation, pension spending cuts, 50% of the population living in poverty and yet there are idiots who say that Milei is saving Argentina," wrote another.

"The police never fail to disappoint in these situations," concurred a third.

"I really wonder what happens to people's brains, their souls , when they join the cops? Or were they THAT way Before? Sadistic heartless idiots, before they joined the police?" wrote a fourth.