On 19 March 2025, in Lomas de Zamora (Buenos Aires), retirees protested in Grigera Square to repudiate economic adjustment policies, the influence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and layoffs. They also demanded dignified pensions and supported the photojournalist injured the previous week during the protest held near the National Congress (coded separately). The protesters also demanded the Comprehensive Medical Care Program (PAMI) provide free medications. Similar demonstrations took place in different cities.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

On March 19, 2025, pensioners held peaceful protests in Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires, Argentina, opposing economic austerity policies and IMF influence. The protest scale is limited and classified as low risk, indicating minimal immediate supply-chain disruption risk.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Greater Buenos Aires logistics: Lomas de Zamora is a southern suburb of Buenos Aires, with no confirmed direct impact on major port or airport access routes to date
• Agricultural export sector: Argentina's major exports including soybeans, wheat, and beef production and distribution networks face no direct impact currently, but potential spillover to agricultural regions exists if economic policy protests expand
• Manufacturing operations: If protest activities near Buenos Aires industrial complexes expand in the future, indirect impacts on automotive, chemical, and food processing operations are a concern

3. Watch points

• Protest expansion: Need to track connectivity with protests that occurred last week near the National Congress and expansion patterns to other cities
• Economic policy announcements: Monitor potential for protest escalation upon announcements of IMF-related policy changes or pension system reforms
• Transportation network impact: Continue monitoring traffic conditions on major Buenos Aires highways and port access routes