Argentina: Unionized science workers planning strike, demonstrations in several cities March 20 to denounce funding cuts

Unionized science workers affiliated with the National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnicas, Conicet) are planning a day of strikes and protests March 20 to denounce proposed reduced government funding. A demonstration will occur in front of the Chief of Cabinet Ministers office in Buenos Aires; the event will likely be well attended. Another gathering will take place in Cordoba from 11:00 at the intersection of Sarsfield and Duarte Quiros.

Other potential gathering venues include government buildings, city centers, and plazas throughout the country. Heightened security is likely near protests, as are localized transit and business disruptions.