Protests and clashes at Plaza 5 de Mayo leave several detained
This Wednesday afternoon, Plaza 5 de Mayo became the scene of violent clashes between groups of protesters and the national police. The situation in the area has been tense due to the constant protests that have been recorded recently in the capital.
During the day, crowd control units used tear gas to try to disperse the crowd that was at the location. For their part, some protesters responded by throwing objects and fireworks, which generated moments of great confusion and danger for passersby.
As a result of these disturbances, authorities confirmed the detention of several people involved in the altercations. Traffic on nearby streets was completely interrupted, affecting thousands of citizens who were trying to move through the area during peak hours.
These demonstrations are part of a series of protests that have been increasing in recent days. Participating groups demand attention to various social demands, which has maintained a climate of instability in different strategic points of the city.
At the end of the afternoon, the situation at Plaza 5 de Mayo continued to be closely monitored by security forces. It is expected that in the coming hours, authorities will provide a detailed official report on the total number of arrests and possible material damage caused during the protest.