Level: Notice
Location: Argentina
Category: Protest/Rally, Strike, Road disruption
Expect disruption in urban centres over the coming weeks during union-led protests and plan journeys accordingly. The CTA trade union federation has called for nationwide gatherings on 9 June to denounce labour reforms and cuts to the health and education sectors, among other things. In the capital Buenos Aires, demonstrators intend to gather from 13.00 (local time) at Plaza de Mayo. Several unions representing university staff have also announced protests on 9, 11 and 16 June, as well as a strike on 16-20 June. Related events are likely to garner significant attendance. Any ensuing disturbances, such as scuffles between demonstrators and the police or forcible dispersal measures by the latter, would pose incidental risks to bystanders.
Advice
- Liaise with local contacts to remain apprised of any related protests in your area. Expect associated disruption and plan journeys accordingly.
- If travelling near a protest, ensure routes are clear prior to setting out and allow extra time to complete journeys. Do not attempt to cross any roadblocks erected by demonstrators, as this may elicit a hostile response.
- Leave an area at the first sign of a disturbance.
- Expect heightened security around protests and follow all official directives.
- Monitor our Argentina alerts for updates.
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Impact
Unionised university staff reportedly plan to hold classes outside courthouses, including at Buenos Aires’ Supreme Court on 9 June and in Rosario (Santa Fe province) on 11 June. A protest is also due to take place at the capital’s Palacio Sarmiento (Palacio Pizzurno) on 16 June.
Level: Advisory
Location: Buenos Aires - Argentina
Category: Police/security operation, Road disruption
Avoid the area near the Ministry of Economy in the capital Buenos Aires over the coming hours amid reports of a police operation. According to news sources, the authorities have responded to a bomb threat inside the building. As a result, they have evacuated the premises and closed off nearby streets, including Hipolito Yrigoyen Avenue between Bolivar and Paseo Colon. Follow official directives while the situation is ongoing.
Advice
- Avoid the affected area. If you are nearby, minimise movement until the situation stabilises.
- If planning to travel to the affected area in the coming hours, ensure routes are clear prior to setting out.
- Expect a heightened police presence in the area and follow all official directives.
- Monitor our Argentina alerts for updates.