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.
More detail
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.