Argentina: Teachers to protest in Buenos Aires, Oct. 31

Event

Activists affiliated with several organizations, including the Union of Educators (Union de Trabajadores de la Educacion, ATE), plan to protest in Buenos Aires, Oct. 31. Protesters intend to gather from 13:00 outside the city legislature building, located at the intersection of Calle Peru and Avenida Presidente Julio Argentino Roca. Demonstrators will demand increased funding for the education sector, among other things.

The demonstration will likely prompt transport and business disruptions in the area. Heightened security outside the City Legislature building is likely. Skirmishes are possible.

Advice

Avoid all protests as a precaution. Allow additional time to reach destinations if operating near the impacted area in Buenos Aires, Oct. 31.