Argentina: Activists plan to gather in downtown Buenos Aires Jan. 15

Activists affiliated with the Association of Government Workers (Asociacion de Trabajadores del Estado, ATE) plan to demonstrate outside the Kirchner Cultural Center (Centro Cultural Kirchner), on Sarmiento Street 151, in downtown Buenos Aires from 11:00 on Jan. 15. The purpose of the gathering is to oppose public sector layoffs and make other labor-related demands.

Heightened security in the area and associated transport and transport disruptions are likely. Protesters may also gather in other cities; likely locations for protests include main thoroughfares, plazas, and government buildings. Clashes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out.