On 19 March 2025, in San Juan (San Juan), retirees and members of social and political organizations marched around 25 de Mayo Square to repudiate President Javier Milei's administration. Similar demonstrations took place in other cities.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Argentina Anti-government Protests

1. Summary

On March 19, 2025, pensioners and social-political groups held peaceful protests in San Juan Province, Argentina, opposing President Milei's government. Similar protests occurred simultaneously in other cities, but are currently classified as low-risk peaceful assemblies.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Lithium production region monitoring required - San Juan Province is one of Argentina's major lithium production areas, with potential impact on mining operations if protests expand
• Agricultural export routes - Nationwide protest expansion could potentially disrupt soybean and wheat export logistics through Buenos Aires port
• Limited manufacturing hub impact - No large-scale clashes reported in major industrial areas like Buenos Aires, so short-term manufacturing impact remains minor
• Inland transport networks - Potential for localized delays in truck transport and rail freight movement if protest areas expand

3. Watch points

• Protest scale expansion - Track spread of protests to major economic centers like Buenos Aires and Córdoba and changes in intensity
• Government response policy - Monitor potential for Milei government's economic policy changes or hardline responses to trigger additional social unrest