Argentina: Protest march in Buenos Aires May 30

Event

Various civic and political groups have organized an anti-government march that is set to take place in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, May 30. Demonstrators will gather at the Obelisco beginning at 16:00 (local time) before marching to the National Congress building. Traffic disruptions are to be anticipated along the march route and throughout the microcentro (downtown) area. Some violent confrontations are possible.

Context

Sociopolitical tensions have been running high in Argentina since President Mauricio Macri took office in December 2015, with a marked uptick observed in recent weeks and months. Various groups regularly hold protests and strikes to demand increased salaries amid high inflation, denounce mass public sector layoffs, and draw attention to various socioeconomic issues, including high unemployment, poverty, and economic inequality.

Wednesday’s march is being held to protest a wide range of moves taken by the Macri government, and to call for higher salaries and stronger workers’ rights. 

Advice

Individuals in Argentina are advised to keep abreast of the situation and avoid all protests as a precaution.