22 Nov 2017 | 10:41 AM UTC
Argentina: Protest in Buenos Aires November 22
Anti-government protest to be held in front of Congress building in Buenos Aires beginning at noon on November 22
Event
Various civic groups will hold an anti-government demonstration on Wednesday, November 22, in the capital Buenos Aires. The rally - to denounce a number of liberal economic and labor reforms introduced by President Mauricio Macri’s administration - will be held in front of the Congress building beginning at noon (local time).
The gathering will likely remain non-violent but some low-level violence (e.g. scuffles) cannot be ruled out. Localized traffic disruptions are also possible.
Furthermore, the ATE labor union has called for a day of protests to take place nationwide on December 6.
Advice
Individuals Buenos Aires, and Argentina more generally, are advised to avoid all demonstrations as a precaution.