Argentina: Heightened security, disruptions ongoing in Rosario, Santa Fe Province, Aug. 23, due to presidential visit

As of the afternoon of August 23, heightened security measures and disruptions are ongoing in Rosario, Santa Fe Province, due to President Javier Milei's upcoming visit. Protests are likely and may continue into the late evening. A series of bomb threats has led to the evacuation of Rosario-Islas Malvinas International Airport (ROS) and the Rosario Stock Exchange, where President Milei is scheduled to speak. Authorities have not reported any flight disruptions at ROS. Although security forces have not found explosives related to the threats, they have closed several roads around the Stock Exchange and blocked traffic. Additional bomb threats remain possible in the coming hours.

Additionally, anti-government activists are planning a protest march from Plaza Sarmiento to the Rosario Stock Exchange building starting at 17:00. The march will denounce various policy measures supported by President Javier Milei. Organizers did not immediately estimate the number of participants.

Authorities will likely deploy a heightened security presence along the march route and throughout city government buildings over the coming hours. The march and associated security measures may cause localized transport disruptions.