On 19 March 2025, in San Miguel de Tucuman (Tucuman), retirees, students, and social and union organizations protested against President Javier Milei's government's economic adjustment policies, Governor Osvaldo Jaldo's support for these policies, and the repression of demonstrators in Buenos Aires. The demonstrators protested at Independencia Square and marched around it. Similar protests took place in other cities.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Argentina Protests

Summary

On March 19, 2025, peaceful protests occurred in San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán Province, Argentina, opposing President Milei's economic austerity policies. The protests, led by pensioners, students, and labor unions, were held simultaneously in other cities but are currently classified as low-risk peaceful demonstrations.

Supply-chain impact

• Potential agricultural transport impact: Tucumán Province is a major sugar-producing region in Argentina, and if protests expand, agricultural product transportation could face disruptions
• Inland logistics network monitoring required: San Miguel de Tucumán functions as a logistics hub for the northwestern region, raising concerns about indirect impacts on freight transportation to nearby areas
• Transport risks if nationwide expansion occurs: Simultaneous protests in multiple cities could cause potential transport delays on major road networks and port access routes
• Policy uncertainty: If protests against economic austerity policies continue, business environment instability may increase due to potential government policy changes

Watch points

• Whether protest scale expands: Monitor trends of protest expansion and escalation to major economic cities like Buenos Aires over the next 1-2 weeks
• Impact level on transport and logistics infrastructure: Check whether operations of key logistics hubs including major highways, port access routes, and airports return to normal