Transportation strikes to continue across the country

On 12 December 2008 a subway strike led to major traffic congestion in the province of Buenos Aires, especially on roads leading to the Federal District. Major highways, including Illia, Perito Moreno and Buenos Aires-La Plata, remained clogged throughout the morning. Other major roads which led to the center of Buenos Aires experienced heavy congestion, especially Santa Fe, Libertador, San Juan, Corrientes and Belgrano. No demonstrations or civil disturbances were reported. The subway strike is one of several countrywide transportation strikes that have been planned for December 2008. An unspecified number of fuel stations will close on 12-13 December, and taxi drivers will strike on 24-25 December, with the possibility of additional strikes on 31 December and 1 January 2009.