Argentina: Protesters disrupt traffic on Rosario-Santa Fe highway in Santa Fe Province as of April 22

Event

Protesters have blocked the flow of traffic on the Rosario-Santa Fe highway in Santa Fe Province April 22. The purpose of the demonstration, located around Fray Luis Beltran and Capitan Bermudez, is to demand the improvement of highway infrastructure. Authorities advised that related traffic delays and diversions were continuing as of around 16:20.

Lingering transport disruptions are likely on the Rosario-Santa Fe highway over at least the coming hours. While the action has remained largely peaceful, clashes between protesters and security forces cannot be ruled out, especially if security forces attempt to forcibly disperse the demonstrators.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a precaution. Seek alternate routes while the highway is blocked. Do not attempt to drive through protester-erected roadblocks; wait for the police to dismantle them before proceeding. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the protest location. Heed the instructions of security personnel.