Argentina: Protest ongoing in downtown Rosario, Feb. 6

Event

Activists affiliated with several organizations, including the Class Combative Current (Corriente Clasista y Combativa, CCC), have launched a protest in downtown Rosario Feb. 6. Demonstrators have gathered outside Rosario's offices of the Social Development Ministry, located along Espana street. The action is to demand the social security administration provide benefits the citizens state is entitled to them; activists allege there have been problems providing the payments.

Heightened security and transport disruptions are likely in the area for the coming hours. Violence is not anticipated.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a precaution. Allow additional time to reach destinations if operating in Rosario Feb. 6.