This Wednesday, September 17, the Congress area of Buenos Aires is the scene of the third Federal University March, a day of mobilization in front of the Congress in defense of the financing of public universities, Garrahan doctors and other groups. The main meeting is in front of the National Congress, where different columns and organizations will converge from 5 p.m. onwards. We tell you what to keep in mind to move around Buenos Aires that day.
Federal University March on Wednesday, September 17: Timetables, cuts and how it will affect traffic in Buenos Aires
The Federal University March on Wednesday September 17, which brings together various groups and organizations, starts at 5pm, although the mobilization will probably begin after noon. Its climax will be at 6 pm, when the main event will take place with the participation of academic and social leaders. The slogan chosen for this edition is “Our future is not vetoed”, in reference to the presidential veto to the university financing law approved weeks ago.
The University of Buenos Aires (UBA) also adds its presence with a program of public lectures throughout the afternoon. This Wednesday’s march in front of the Congress coincides with the discussion of the rejection of the veto signed by the President on the law that guaranteed the automatic updating of university budgets, university-run hospitals, scholarships and teachers’ salaries according to inflation. The law had received 158 affirmative votes in its initial approval.
March in front of Congress: Traffic and sidewalks cut in the Plaza de los dos Congresos
The traffic operation arranged by the City Government foresees street cuts and detours between 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm in the vicinity of the Congress. The main interruptions are going to be:
👉Callao Avenue, between Viamonte and Chile.
👉Avenida Entre RĂos, in all the extension near the Congress.
👉vRivadavia, between Callao and Entre RĂos.
👉HipĂłlito Yrigoyen, from Callao to Entre RĂos.
👉Bartolomé Mitre, in the surroundings of the square.