19 May 2022 | 10:53 AM UTC
Argentina: Teachers association plans strike and protest in Chubut Province May 19-20
Teachers association plans strike and protest in Chubut Province for May 19-20. Heightened security and travel disruptions expected.
Event
The Chubut Education Workers Association (La Asociacion de Trabajadores de la Educacion de Chubut, ATECH) has called for a strike and associated protests across Chubut Province May 19-20. The teacher's association will demonstrate to make salary demands. Protesters plan to gather in Esquel from 10:30 May 19 outside the Direccion de Reconocimientos Medicos Region III. The organizers have not confirmed further specific times and locations for demonstrations.
Heightened security and localized travel disruptions are likely near protest sites May 19-20. Clashes are possible.
Advice
Avoid protests as a precaution. Plan for delays near demonstration sites.
