Argentina is facing serious human rights violations due to government actions. In downtown Buenos Aires, police and military forces block streets, creating a combat-like situation. These measures, known as the 'anti-picket protocol,' violate the right to freedom of movement and peaceful protest. Citizens, especially the elderly, face difficulties traveling around the city. Police operations cost the budget hundreds of millions of pesos, while the government attempts to incite conflict between the population and protesters. Despite a court ruling declaring the protocol null and void, authorities continue to enforce it, leading to violence and intimidation of peaceful civilians. A resident of the Balvanera district shared her fears: 'I'm scared to go out on Wednesdays because of the reckless police operations.' In turn, the authorities blame protesters for the chaos, attempting to hide their repressive actions.
