This Thursday is the day of the August 6 march, during which a large demonstration is expected against the passage of the Land Law, or the Law on the Inviolability of Private Property. It will be a day when the area around Congress and its surroundings will have restricted traffic and be very crowded. We’ll tell you what time the demonstrations start and how to plan your day to get around on August 6 for the march to Congress.
If you need to run errands, go to work, or travel through the Congreso, Balvanera, or San Nicolás areas, take a moment to rearrange your day because this Thursday, August 6, is the day of a demonstration—expected to draw a massive crowd—with the Plaza de los Dos Congresos as its epicenter. This rally will disrupt traffic in Buenos Aires for most of the day.
Why is there a march in front of Congress?
The main reason for the rally is the Senate’s consideration of the “Law on the Inviolability of Private Property,” proposed by the Executive Branch. In case you missed the discussion, this bill proposes fundamental changes to the Land Law (No. 26,737). Broadly speaking, it would relax restrictions on the purchase of land and natural resources by foreign individuals or corporations, in addition to modifying the rules governing expropriations and evictions.
Various social, labor, environmental, and professional organizations are mobilizing on August 6 to block the bill’s passage, citing the defense of territorial sovereignty as their rationale.
Road closures and transportation disruptions starting at noon
The gatherings for the march against the Land Law begin at 12 p.m., with the peak at 5 p.m., when all the groups will be in the plaza. The first traffic detours and security preparations will begin first thing in the morning.
- Plaza del Congreso: The epicenter of the march.
- Corner of Callao Avenue and Rivadavia Avenue.
- Corner of Entre Ríos Avenue and Hipólito Yrigoyen Street.
- Sections of Avenida de Mayo: The marches organized by various groups will proceed on foot from Avenida 9 de Julio toward Congress.
Bus route detours and Subway service updates
Almost all bus lines that run along Entre Ríos Ave., Callao Ave., Mayo Ave., and Rivadavia Ave. will alter their usual routes:
- Bus routes along the Congreso/Downtown corridor: 2, 5, 6, 7, 12, 23, 24, 26, 37, 50, 56, 60, 64, 86, 98, 102, 105, 124, 150, 151, and 168.
- Where will traffic be rerouted? Typically, buses traveling north/south are rerouted via Belgrano Ave., Independencia Ave., or Córdoba Ave. Those traveling east to west generally continue their route along Jujuy Ave. or head down 9 de Julio Ave.
Regarding the Subway:
- Line A: Operating with possible restrictions. The Congreso station will be closed. Remember that in the event of massive congestion, nearby stations, such as Sáenz Peña or Pasco, may also be affected.
- Line B: Callao Station will be extremely crowded.
- Line E: Pedestrian access to Entre Ríos Station will be affected.
