Buenos Aires Protest Clashes Escalate Near Congress

Yeol Jang
By Yeol Jang

Inside Argentina’s Crisis: A Special Report from Buenos Aires
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Violent Clashes Erupt in Buenos Aires Protest

Buenos Aires – As of 8 p.m. local time, clashes outside Argentina’s National Congress have turned violent. Protesters, now more aggressive, are breaking through barricades, attempting to enter the restricted zone. Police stand firm, holding back the advancing crowd.

Buenos Aires protest clashes intensify as demonstrators push over barricades outside Congress.
Protesters knock down barricades outside Argentina’s National Congress, escalating the Buenos Aires protest clashes as security forces prepare to intervene. [Sangjin Kim, The Korea Daily]

Riot officers, equipped with shields, have taken defensive positions. Meanwhile, motorcycle units rev their engines, issuing warnings for protesters to step back.

Tear Gas Anticipated as Standoff Intensifies

With tensions rising, local journalists are preparing for police to deploy tear gas. Reporters on the ground have begun wearing gas masks, anticipating a stronger response. One journalist advised The Korea Daily team on emergency countermeasures, saying, “If you’re exposed to tear gas, rub lemon juice inside your nose or rinse your eyes with milk to reduce the pain.”

Protests Disrupt City as Violence Spreads

Before the clashes intensified, businesses near the protest site remained open. Restaurants and cafes continued serving customers, with some even seating patrons outdoors as the demonstration unfolded. However, within three hours, a peaceful gathering escalated into a full-scale confrontation.

Police Reinforce Barriers as Unrest Continues

As tensions mount, authorities have reinforced barricades, deploying additional officers to contain the unrest. The situation shows no signs of de-escalating, with demonstrators refusing to retreat.

This article is part of The Korea Daily’s on-the-ground coverage from Buenos Aires. Stay tuned for further updates.

BY SANGJIN KIM [sk1015@koreadaily.com]
AND YEOL JANG [jang.yeol@koreadaily.com]

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