Argentina: Activists plan to demonstrate in Buenos Aires from 10:00 April 20 over policies related to the Parana river

Event

Activists affiliated with multiple organizations, including the Argentine Autonomous Central Workers union (Central de Trabajadores de Argentina Autonoma, CTA-A), plan to demonstrate in Buenos Aires April 20. The purpose of the action is to demand that national authorities stop leasing ports and highways along the Parana river to foreign companies, among other concerns. Protesters plan to gather outside the Transport Ministry on Avenida Paseo Colon in downtown Buenos Aires starting at 10:00. Thousands of people could participate in the demonstration.

Heightened security, as well as localized business and transport disruptions, are likely. The protest will probably pass peacefully, though minor skirmishes between police and activists remain possible.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration due to possible clashes. Allow additional time to reach destination near the planned protest area April 20. Heed instructions of authorities.