On 17 March 2025, San Miguel de Tucuman (Tucuman), workers at the National Viability Office protested in front of the headquarters located on Mate de Luna Avenue to denounce possible massive layoffs at the institution, arrears in per diems, the freezing of salaries, and the deterioration of road infrastructure due to the lack of funding. The general secretary of the National Road Personnel Federation (FEPEVINA) joined the demonstration.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing - Argentina Road Agency Staff Protests

1) Summary On March 17, 2025, employees of the National Viability Office in San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán Province, Argentina, conducted peaceful protests against massive layoffs and wage freezes. The protests, involving the National Road Workers Federation (FEPEVINA), also raised issues regarding insufficient funding for road infrastructure and are assessed as low-grade risk.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Increased vulnerability of Argentina's inland transportation network - Potential delays in road infrastructure maintenance due to National Road Agency staff shortages and funding constraints
• Risk of increased agricultural export transportation costs - Tucumán Province is a major producer of sugar and citrus fruits; deteriorating road conditions could reduce transportation efficiency from inland areas to ports
• Declining quality of regional logistics services - Road agency operational disruptions may indirectly affect regional logistics companies through delays in traffic management and road permit processing

3) Watch points

• Whether follow-up protests spread - Need to observe if protests expand to road agencies in other regions or other transportation-related public institutions
• Changes in government budget policy - Monitor announcements of Argentina's infrastructure investment budget adjustments or public sector restructuring policies