The anti-picket protocol continues to demonstrate its effectiveness against the violent Kirchnerist mobilizations
Last Wednesday, a strong deployment of security forces managed to contain the situation, although the threat of new clashes was latent.
The epicenter of the conflict was located at the intersection of Rivadavia and Callao, where the demonstrators displayed signs demanding increases in pensions.
Once again, the National Congress became the scene of a protest that, far from being a peaceful claim, ended as Kirchnerism has accustomed us; with incidents and clashes with security forces.
Under the pretext of a "retirees' march," union leaders and left-wing figures attempted to take to the streets, in a clear provocation that tested the prestigious anti-blockade protocol of the Ministry of Security.
Every Wednesday, a small group of retirees, accompanied by union and political sectors, mobilized around the Congress. This time, the call was joined by activists from the Metalworkers' Union (UOM), SUTNA (tire workers), and the Polo Obrero.
The security operation, which included officers from the Federal Police, Gendarmerie, Coast Guard, and Airport Security Police, had a clear objective: to ensure traffic flow and prevent illegal blockades.
Despite the warnings, the demonstrators attempted to occupy the street, creating tense confrontations with the uniformed officers. The police replied with firmness, preventing the protest from disrupting traffic.
There were shoves, insults, and moments of high tension when some demonstrators pressed against the barricade. The presence of police motorcycles was key to keeping the main arteries clear.
The day unfolded under a climate of extreme tension, after two weeks marked by acts of violence. Fifteen days ago, the presence of hooligans caused disturbances of such magnitude that photographer Pablo Grillo was seriously injured and remains hospitalized.
In an attempt to extend the protest, union delegates gathered in Plaza Congreso and around the Labor Secretariat. The strategy remains the same; using the retirees' march as an excuse for a new demonstration of union violence.
One of the most unusual moments of the day was led by Eduardo Belliboni, a leader of the Polo Obrero, who ended up completely humiliated after being sprayed with milk during the demonstration.
The leader, prosecuted for numerous cases related to the administration of social plans, had to be attended by first aid personnel after violently confronting the police.
The mobilization concluded with the usual "semaforazo," a protest tactic where demonstrators remain at street crossings challenging motorists. However, the police presence managed to prevent major incidents and ensure normal traffic flow in the area.
Once again, the radicalized left and Kirchnerist unions seek to destabilize the government in the streets, using legitimate causes like pensions to advance their political agenda. Meanwhile, the National Government maintains its stance of order and law enforcement.
