Protests erupted in Lanús, Argentina, demanding the resignation of Mayor Julián Álvarez. The incident followed violent unrest in neighboring Quilmes, where demonstrators opposed a new traffic ordinance. In Lanús, protesters burned the municipal Christmas tree and intimidated employees. One protester was heard saying, "If the mayor doesn't step down, what happened in Quilmes will happen here." The situation escalated into clashes with police, resulting in several arrests. The local government condemned the events as "organized destabilizing actions" and may press criminal charges.
