29 May 2022 | 07:19 AM UTC
Argentina: Unionized workers plan to march and demonstrate in Buenos Aires May 30
Unionized workers plan to march and demonstrate in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 11:00 May 30. Heightened security likely. Clashes possible.
Event
Workers from various unions, including education, judiciary, metro, and state workers associations, plan to demonstrate in Buenos Aires May 30 to demand better salaries and working conditions. Protesters will gather at 645 Avenida de Mayo at 11:00 before marching to the City Legislature on President Julio A. Roca Avenue, where they plan to demonstrate from 13:00. Unionized metro workers plan to gather at Belgrano Station, near the junction of Belgrano and President Julio A. Roca avenues, at 12:30 before marching to and joining the main demonstration at the City Legislature. Hundreds to several thousand people could participate in the actions.
Heightened security, as well as localized business and transport disruptions, are likely in central Buenos Aires through the afternoon of May 30. Clashes between police and protesters are possible, especially if demonstrators attempt to breach security cordons around the government facility.
Advice
Avoid the protests due to possible clashes. Allow additional time to reach destinations in central Buenos Aires through the afternoon of May 30. Reconfirm road conditions and seek alternative routes to circumvent the impacted sites.
