11 Dec 2021 | 05:39 PM UTC
Argentina: Activists to march in Buenos Aires Dec. 11 to protest IMF deal
Protest planned in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dec. 11, to oppose deal between government and International Monetary Fund. Disruptions likely.
Event
Activists affiliated with multiple left-wing parties and organizations, including the Unity Left Front (Frente de Izquierda Unidad), plan to march in downtown Buenos Aires Dec. 11. The purpose of the protest is to oppose an agreement between Argentina's national government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Demonstrators intend to gather at the intersection of Avenida 9 de Julio and Avenida de Mayo starting at 16:00 and then march to Plaza de Mayo, where a rally is planned.
Thousands of people are likely to participate in the protest, which will likely prompt heightened security in the area, especially around government buildings, and associated transport and business disruptions.
Advice
Avoid all protests as a precaution. Allow additional time to reach your destination if operating in downtown Buenos Aires Dec. 11.
