Argentina: Unionized truck drivers begin indefinite nationwide strike April 11

Event

Truck drivers affiliated with the Federation of Argentine Transporters (Federacion de Transportistas Argentinos, FETRA) announced a nationwide indefinite strike that will begin April 11. The action will take place to protest the increase in fuel prices and shortage of fuel for some transport workers, among other issues. FETRA has announced that participants plan to stage protests associated with the strike action. The union stated that there would be gatherings in the coming days in the provinces of Buenos Aires, Cordoba, La Pampa, Santa Fe, and Chaco, without specifying the exact locations. Likely gathering points include storage plants and grain ports and main road intersections and highways. Roadblocks are also possible.

Disruptions to overland travel and business operations are likely nationwide during protests. Heightened security is almost certain near all large protests and clashes between the authorities and protesters cannot be ruled out. Shortages of goods are possible if the strike is protracted or if unions not involved in the action decide to join.

Advice

Monitor developments with trusted contacts. Prepare for possible shortages if the strike is protracted or gains wider support. Avoid all protests as a standard precaution. Plan for possible road travel delays near protest sites.