22 Sep 2019 | 06:57 AM UTC
Argentina: Workers to protest countrywide September 24
Several labor unions call for countrywide picketing and road blocks on September 24; heightened security presence and associated disruptions expected
Event
Several labor unions have called for workers to picket and block roads in at least 20 provinces across Argentina, including in Buenos Aires, from 12:00 (local time) on Tuesday, September 24, to demand better working conditions and higher wages. Participants in Buenos Aires plan to march to Plaza de Mayo, although organizers did not immediately announce further details.
A heightened security presence, as well as transport and business disruptions are expected near all protest sites.
Advice
Individuals in Argentina are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests as a precaution, and obey all instructions issued by the local authorities.
