10 Sep 2022 | 06:29 AM UTC
Argentina: Activists plan to rally in Buenos Aires and Lujan Sept. 10 in support of vice president /update 3
Activists to rally in Buenos Aires and Lujan, Argentina, Sept. 10 in support of vice president. Disruptions likely.
Event
Activists plan to hold rallies Sept. 10 in support of Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner after the failed assassination attempt outside her official residence in Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Sept. 1. Gatherings will occur at the following times and locations:
13:00: Lujan Basilica, Lujan
15:00: Lezama Park, Buenos Aires
Additional rallies are likely in cities nationwide in the coming days. Similar actions have occurred in Buenos Aires, Cordoba, and Rosario recently. Turnout will probably vary, with gatherings in major urban centers possibly involving hundreds to thousands of people.
Authorities will likely implement heightened security measures at any event venues. Skirmishes between supporters and opponents of Kirchner are possible. Clashes between police and activists may also occur; security forces could deploy tear gas or water cannons to disperse disruptive groups. Localized transport and business disruptions are likely.
Advice
Avoid all rallies due to possible clashes. If violence occurs nearby, immediately leave the area and seek shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building. Heed the instructions of security personnel.
