On Friday morning, a significant protest took place in Buenos Aires, where demonstrators blocked 9 de Julio Avenue and the Panamericana Highway. The protests were primarily against the labor reform and mass layoffs occurring at the company FATE. The demonstration drew around 200 people, mainly from leftist organizations, and was led by deputy Nicolás del Caño who played a prominent role in rallying the crowd. The protest escalated at the 9 de Julio site near the Obelisk, intensifying the disruptions in one of the city's busiest areas.

The authorities deployed a substantial police operation in an attempt to manage the protest and facilitate the movement of pedestrians and vehicles. Officers aimed to direct the protesters toward Plaza de la República to ease the blockage on 9 de Julio Avenue and the Metrobus, but their efforts were minimally effective due to the overwhelming number of attendees. As tensions rose, there were reported frictions, culminating in chaotic scenes near the intersections of Juan Domingo Perón and Cerrito as some demonstrators attempted to navigate through the streets toward Constitution.

The protest marked just the beginning of a larger mobilization expected to draw even more participants later in the morning. The outrage was specifically aimed at the Senate's consideration of the labor reform bill, with many arguing that the proposed changes would deteriorate labor rights in Argentina. As the situation evolves and more citizens join in, it highlights the growing unrest regarding labor conditions and employment security across the country.