Argentina: Healthcare workers in Buenos Aires plan to strike July 11-12, protest July 12

Unionized healthcare workers in Buenos Aires plan to stage demonstrations on July 12 to make labor-related demands and protest recent layoffs at Posadas Hospital. The action will occur amid a healthcare strike and work stoppage July 11-12. On July 12, protesters plan to gather outside Garrahan Hospital at 09:00 before marching at 10:00 to the Ministry of Health, located on Avenida 9 de Julio. Another group of protesters also plan to gather outside Posadas Hospital at 08:00.

Localized traffic disruptions are likely near protests on July 12. Related protests are also possible on July 11 in central Buenos Aires or outside medical institutions. The strike may affect services at multiple health centers, especially in Buenos Aires. Heightened security is likely near protest sites, especially around the Health Ministry offices.