This Tuesday, May 12, the center of Buenos Aires will bring together the educational community for a new Federal University March. The march begins at 3 p.m. and is organized by students, faculty, and graduates of the UBA, though it is expected to be massive and mobilize many other sectors in support of public education and the implementation of the University Funding Law.
If you plan to participate in the march or want to know the schedules so you can get to and from work more easily, here’s a definitive guide with the information you need to know.
Schedule and meeting points for the May 12 university march
The May 12 demonstration in support of public education is expected to be massive, so it’s essential to know where the different march routes start:
- 3 p.m.: Gathering at the main faculties (especially Medicine, Puán, and Exact Sciences).
- 3:00 p.m.: Start of the march along the main routes: Av. de Mayo, Av. Rivadavia, and Av. Corrientes.
- 3:00 p.m.: Main rally in front of the Casa Rosada with a reading of the manifesto.
This means that the D subway stops at Medicina, the Púan stop on Line A, as well as the subway stops on Corrientes Avenue (Line B) will be very crowded starting at noon. Keep this in mind if you’re taking the subway. The bus routes covering the same areas will also be quite congested. Leave early.
How to get there or which areas to avoid on the day of the march
Getting around downtown this Tuesday will be difficult. Follow these tips to avoid getting stuck:
- Subways: We anticipate that the Plaza de Mayo (Line A), Catedral (Line D), and Bolívar (Line E) stations may close or have restricted access starting before 3 p.m. We recommend getting off at Congreso (Line A) or 9 de Julio (Line D/C) and walking from there.
- Buses: Routes running along the 9 de Julio Metrobus and the Bajo Metrobus will most likely be rerouted. If you’re coming from the north (line 152 or 60), get off at Retiro; if you’re coming from the south (line 29), get off at Parque Lezama.
- Road closures: The area around the Casa Rosada and Congress is always affected. From Belgrano Avenue to Corrientes Avenue, and from the Congress area to Plaza de Mayo, it will be nearly impossible to get around, so it’s best to avoid driving into the Microcentro.