On 19 March 2025, in San Luis (San Luis), retirees gathered near the Argentine Post Office and marched around the central square to repudiate economic adjustment policies and repression and demand improvements in pensions and the provision of medications. The mobilization, replicated in various cities, included local participation from members of ATE and the Patria Grande Front, among others.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Argentina Pensioner Protests

1) Summary On March 19, 2025, pensioners in San Luis Province, Argentina conducted peaceful protests against the government's economic austerity policies. The current risk level is low, with similar protests confirmed to be occurring simultaneously in other cities.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Agricultural sector potential impact: San Luis Province is one of Argentina's agricultural regions, with potential indirect effects on agricultural product transportation and logistics if protests spread
• Inland logistics network: Localized traffic congestion possible due to protests around the central plaza area, though currently at limited levels
• Government policy uncertainty: Social backlash against economic austerity policies poses ongoing risks of future policy changes or labor dispute escalation
• Multi-regional solidarity phenomenon: Simultaneous protests in multiple cities suggest potential for expansion into nationwide social instability

3) Watch points

• Protest area expansion and scale changes: Need to track whether protests spread to major economic centers such as Buenos Aires
• Increased labor union participation: Monitoring required for potential additional participation or strike declarations by ATE and other unions