Argentina: Brazilian President Bolsonaro to visit Buenos Aires June 6

Event

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will visit Argentina on Thursday, June 6. Bolsonaro is scheduled to arrive in Buenos Aires and visit Argentine President Mauricio Macri at the Presidential residence (Casa Rosada). Heightened security measures are expected at in the capital along with associated transportation disruptions.

Several labor unions and civil society groups have announced a series of anti-Bolsonaro protests in Buenos Aires during the visit. Thousands of participants are expected to rally at Plaza de Mayo, outside the Casa Rosada, on Thursday. Localized business and transportation disruptions are likely and clashes between security forces and protesters cannot be ruled out. 

Advice

Individuals in Buenos Aires are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all public demonstrations as a precaution, anticipate heightened security measures and disruptions to transportation and businesses, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.