Protest

02
Aug 2021
14:20 UTC

Argentina Tactical: Ongoing demonstration reportedly disrupting traffic near Obelisco in Buenos Aires as of morning hours (local time) on August 2; allot for disruptions

Please be advised

  • Reports indicate that an ongoing demonstration is disrupting traffic near the Obelisco in Buenos Aires, including on Avenida Corrientes during the morning hours (local time) on August 2. The demonstration is being held against the Minister of Security in the Chubut province.
  • No incidents of unrest have been reported so far. The demonstration has attracted a turnout in the high dozens to low hundreds.

Recommendations

Those operating or residing in Buenos Aires on August 2 are advised to allot for disruptions to traffic in the vicinity of the Obelisco for the coming hours.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Low
AFFECTED AREA Buenos Aires, Argentina
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible

Please be advised

  • Reports indicate that an ongoing demonstration is disrupting traffic near the Obelisco in Buenos Aires, including on Avenida Corrientes during the morning hours (local time) on August 2. The demonstration is being held against the Minister of Security in the Chubut province.
  • No incidents of unrest have been reported so far. The demonstration has attracted a turnout in the high dozens to low hundreds.

Recommendations

Those operating or residing in Buenos Aires on August 2 are advised to allot for disruptions to traffic in the vicinity of the Obelisco for the coming hours.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Low
AFFECTED AREA Buenos Aires, Argentina
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible