Argentina: Education sector workers plan to stage nationwide demonstrations April 23 to denounce economic austerity measures

Students and education sector workers plan to stage demonstrations across Argentina April 23. The purpose of the protest action is to denounce state economic austerity measures imposed as part of President Javier Milei's economic reform policies for reducing government spending. The largest of the events will take place in Buenos Aires, where participants will assemble at the National Congress at 15:30 before marching to Plaza de Mayo. Sponsoring groups expect staff and students from various educational institutions across the country to take part in the Buenos Aires march. Although organizers have as yet released no details for gatherings outside the nation's capital, related demonstrations are in major cities elsewhere in Argentina. It remains unknown how many participants the events may draw.

Heightened security and associated transport disruptions are likely during the protest action. Localized transport and business disruptions are possible. Clashes with security forces remain possible, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or ignore police orders to disperse.