A nationwide stoppage by Argentina’s maritime unions has halted port activity for two days in response to proposed labor reforms. Union leaders argue the government’s plan would weaken job protections and reduce bargaining power across the sector. Cargo operations and vessel movements were disrupted as ships remained docked. Officials say the reforms are intended to modernize labor rules and improve competitiveness, but negotiations remain tense.
See "Argentine maritime workers' labor reform strike halts grain shipments", Nicolás Misculin and Maximilian Heath, Reuters, March 16, 2026