Argentina: Union workers plan protests in Buenos Aires Aug 22

Event

Union workers, including representatives from the Piquetera Unit (Unidad Piquetera, UP), are planning a "day of struggle" in Buenos Aires Aug 22 to demand an increase in minimum wages in light of inflation. The demonstrators will hold a press conference and deliver a petition in front of the headquarters for the General Confederation of Labor (Confederacion General de Trabajo, CGT) at Azopardo and Independencia at 09:00. From 10:00 they will rally at the Obelisk at Corrientes and 9 de Julio before marching towards the Ministry of Labor.

Protests will likely contain up to thousands of participants. Heightened security and transit disruptions are likely in central Buenos Aires. Clashes are possible if police attempt to disrupt the protests.

Advice

Avoid protests as a precaution. If clashes break out, seek shelter in a secure, non-government building. Plan for transit disruptions in central Buenos Aires. Comply with all directives given by authorities.