Argentina: Teacher strike in Buenos Aires April 25

Event

Teachers in Buenos Aires province are holding yet another strike to demand salary increases amid high inflation. The 24-hour strike, taking place on Wednesday, April 25, is expected to result in school closures. Street protests are also likely, including in the city of Buenos Aires and La Plata, the provincial capital.

This will be the fourth day of strikes carried out by teachers in the province since the beginning of the year. 

Context

While the majority of demonstrations in Argentina take place without major incident, larger ones can result in major traffic chaos that can significantly disrupt daily life. Clashes with security forces and other low-intensity violence occasionally occurs.

Advice

Individuals in Argentina are advised to avoid all protests as a precaution.