Argentina: Pro-choice activists to demonstrate across Argentina November 4

Event

Activists plan to hold demonstrations in several cities across Argentina on Wednesday, November 4, to demand that the government makes abortions safe, legal, and free in the country. It is expected that the most well-attended demonstration will be held in the capital Buenos Aires, where protesters will gather from 17:00 (local time) to march from Plaza de Mayo to Congress. Protesters will also gather in the following cities:

• Bahia Blanca: Plaza Rovadavia at 16:00

• Cipolletti: Plaza de la Justicia at 18:00

• Cordoba: Plaza Colon at 17:00

• Jujuy: Plaza Belgrano at 17:00

• La Rioja: Plaza 25 de Mayo at 18:00

• Lujan: Municipality building at 12:00

• San Juan: Plaza 25 de Mayo at 18:00

• Santa Rosa: Municipality building at 17:00

• Tucuman: Plaza Independencia at 17:30

• Ushuaia: Cartel Ushuaia at 17:00

A heightened police presence and localized disruptions to transport are expected around the above locations.

Advice

Individuals in Argentina are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.