06 Aug 2021 | 01:00 AM UTC
Argentina: Large-scale march planned Aug. 7 in Buenos Aires from Liniers to Plaza de Mayo
Activists to hold march in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from Liniers to Plaza de Mayo, Aug. 7. Significant transport disruptions anticipated.
Event
Activists associated with the Popular Economy Workers' Union ("Union de Trabajadoras y Trabajadores de la Economia Popular" UTEP) and allied groups will hold a protest march Aug. 7 in Buenos Aires. Protesters are demanding the implementation of a universal basic income. The march will begin at the San Cayetano Church in the Liniers area at 07:00 and plan to arrive at the Plaza de Mayo by 15:00. Organizers have indicated that potentially 200,000 persons will attend the event; similar demonstrations of lesser magnitude may occur in other urban centers nationwide.
Heightened security and transport disruptions are likely near the march route. Clashes between protesters and police are possible, especially if security personnel forcibly attempt to disperse protesters.
Advice
Anticipate severe transport disruptions along Avenida Rivadavia and Avenida de Mayo. Avoid the vicinity of the march route, altering travel plans where possible.
