06 Feb 2024 | 11:33 PM UTC
Argentina: Demonstrations denouncing omnibus reform bill and Decree of Necessity and Urgency likely across country through at least mid-February
Protests denouncing President Javier Milei's proposed economic reforms, emergency decree likely across Argentina through mid-February.
Demonstrations denouncing President Javier Milei's omnibus reform bill and Decree of Necessity and Urgency (Decreto de Necesidad y Urgencia, DNU) are likely in locations across Argentina through at least mid-February. Activists have organized related protests in several cities in recent weeks, including in Buenos Aires, Neuquen, and Rosario, among others. Protest activity will probably intensify as the economic reform bill reaches significant legislative milestones, including when it faces a likely vote in the Senate. The largest demonstrations will likely involve thousands of participants.
Protesters will most likely gather outside governmental buildings, near public monuments and other landmarks, and on major thoroughfares, among other locations. Authorities will probably deploy to monitor any large demonstrations that materialize. Transport and business disruptions are likely in areas that are subject to protest activity. Clashes between demonstrators and police cannot be ruled out.
Avoid all protest activity as a precaution. If demonstrations materialize in your area, depart the vicinity at the first sign of a security disturbance. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent affected areas and any disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
The country's Chamber of Deputies approved Milei's omnibus reform package in principle on Feb. 2. Lawmakers in the lower house were slated to begin voting on individual articles of the bill on Feb. 6; the process will almost certainly result in changes to the legislation before it moves to a vote in the Senate.
