Incident Details
As of June 10, protesters are gathering following Argentina’s Supreme Court ruling to uphold former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner’s prison sentence for corruption. Roadblocks have been set up on major highways including Autopista Pablo Riccheri (near International Airport Ezeiza), Colectora Este Panamerica, Autopista Acceso Oeste, and Buenos Aires-La Plata. Clashes between protesters and security forces are likely in the coming hours.
Traveler Safety
Travelers should monitor local media and anticipate heightened security and travel delays. Do not attempt to cross roadblocks and leave areas at the first sign of unrest.
