Argentina: Nationwide protests and strike scheduled for March 12 to oppose the national government's policies

Numerous unions and left-wing organizations, including Unidad Piquetera, plan to hold protests throughout Argentina on March 12 to continue opposing President Javier Milei's policies. The Government Workers' Association (Asociacion de Trabajadores del Estado, ATE), one of the nation's largest unions, plans to hold a nationwide 24-hour strike.

Activists have said they plan to build roadblocks in major roads and highways nationwide, including those leading to the city of Buenos Aires. Major rallies are possible, including near the National Congress. Specific details of the demonstrations have not been provided. Still, they are likely to start early March 12 and to create significant disruptions, especially in and around the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area, Rosario, and Cordoba. The ATE strike will likely lead to limited government services in parts of the country, and its members may hold protests near government buildings.

Significant transport and business disruptions are likely throughout Argentina on March 12, with the possibility of clashes between demonstrators and police, especially in downtown Buenos Aires and along inter-city highways.