General Strike and Mass Protests Paralyze Buenos Aires
Labor unions across Argentina launched a 24-hour general strike against government-mandated austerity measures. Tens of thousands of workers marched on the Plaza de Mayo, leading to the total shutdown of public transportation and commercial activity in the capital.
Date: April 7, 2026
Location: South America, Argentina
Conflict: Argentina Social Unrest
Category: protest
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Buenos Aires Times