31 May 2022 | 11:09 AM UTC
Argentina: Activists to demonstrate and block roads across Rio Negro Province May 31
Piquetero Unit activists to protest, erect roadblocks across Rio Negro Province, Argentina, May 31. Heightened security, disruptions likely.
Event
The Piquetero Unit social activist group plans to protest across Rio Negro Province May 31. The demonstration is over a variety of workplace grievances. Protesters will erect roadblocks, likely on major routes in or near major cities, including Fiske-Roca, Cipolletti, Bariloche, Valle Medio, Allen, Regina, and El Bolson. Additional demonstrations may occur in other locations across the province. Piquetero Unit organizers stated that they will continue protesting in the coming days if their demands are not met. Other workers' groups may join the protests. Attendance will vary between locations, with up to several hundred people attending larger protests.
Security forces are likely to deploy to monitor proceedings. Traffic disruptions are likely near protest locations May 31. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, especially if protesters block main highways in the province.
Advice
Avoid all protests as a precaution. Follow all security personnel instructions. Do not attempt to drive through roadblocks; wait for authorities to clear them. Allow additional travel time. Confirm transport schedules in advance.
