Argentina: Activists to launch a caravan protest in Mendoza Province Feb. 18

Event

Activists plan to launch a caravan protest in Mendoza Province on Feb. 18. The purpose of the action is to denounce a recent decision by the National Institute of Indigenous Matters (Instituto Nacional de Asuntos Indigenas, INAI) to transfer land to Mapuche groups within Mendoza Province. Participants will gather at the municipality of Pareditas at 10:00 before traveling by vehicular convoy along National Route 40 toward the municipality of Malargue.

Although the action should remain largely peaceful, authorities will almost certainly deploy an increased police presence near the convoy as a precaution. Localized transport and business disruptions are likely.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a precaution. If violence occurs, immediately leave the area and seek shelter in a safe, nongovernmental building. Seek alternative routes to circumvent related transport disruptions and allow additional time to reach destinations. Do not attempt to navigate around protester-erected roadblocks; allow police to dismantle them before proceeding. Heed the instructions of security personnel.