Argentina: Unionized healthcare workers plan to demonstrate at hospitals across Cordoba Province May 11 to demand better pay

Event

Unionized healthcare workers plan to protest at hospitals across Cordoba Province starting at 11:00 on May 11 to demand higher salaries. Organizers have confirmed that protest participants will gather at Polo Sanitario in Cordoba city and the San Antonio de Padua Hospital in Rio Cuarto. The demonstrations will likely disrupt the provision of medical services throughout Cordoba Province, and available patient services will probably see increased wait times. Organizers did not immediately confirm how many healthcare workers would participate in the demonstrations.

While the protests should be largely peaceful, authorities will almost certainly deploy an increased police presence near any large demonstrations as a precaution. Clashes between protesters and security forces cannot be ruled out, especially if authorities attempt to forcibly disperse crowds. Localized transport and business disruptions are likely.

Advice

Avoid all protests as a precaution. Confirm medical and business appointments in advance. Allow additional time to reach destinations in protest-affected areas. Heed all instructions issued by local authorities.