Possible Transportation Strikes
Possible Transportation Strikes
Americans residing or traveling in Argentina should be aware that the following transportation-related groups have announced plans to strike nationwide in the coming days. The parties are seeking increased salaries to offset the effects of steep inflation.
-Fuel stations plan to close Friday, December 12, and Saturday, December 13.
-Subway personnel expect to strike on Friday, December 12.
-Taxi drivers will not operate on December 24 and 25. The taxi drivers' union has said it may also strike on December 31 and January 1, 2009.
American citizens are advised to adjust their travel plans accordingly and monitor local media reports for developments, as some of these strikes could be canceled or postponed.
Americans residing or traveling in Argentina are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires through the Embassy website http://argentina.usembassy.gov and the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs’ website www.travel.state.gov , where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information for Argentina can be found.
The U.S. Embassy also encourages U.S. citizens to review "A Safe Trip Abroad," found at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html , which includes valuable security information for those both living and traveling abroad. In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada, or outside the United States and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. For those without Internet access, you may register at the Embassy, which is located at 4300 Av. Colombia, Palermo, Buenos Aires, telephone 011-54-11-5777-4387, after hours 011-54-11-5777-4873; fax 011-54-11-5777-4293. Public hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to noon and 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday except U.S. and Argentine holidays.