Unusual requirements for meetings in public places: If there are more than three people, they must ask permission

the Universal law Sent to Congress To be discussed during Extraordinary sessions Continuous includes unusual requirements for Meetings in public placesBecause if three or more people participate, permission must be requested from Ministry of Homeland Securitywith 48 hours notice.

The reform package presented by the President Javier Miley It contains the main actions that he intends to implement during the first phase of his administration: from privatization of all public companies to closure I call. In this context, the project includes a chapter dedicated to: Home securitywhose first section seeks to regulate the organization of demonstrations, and impose strict penalties on organizers and anyone who prevents the normal functioning of transportation.

In addition to the proposed amendment to the Penal Code, through Article 331 of the draft, the government defines a meeting or demonstration as “The intentional and temporary gathering of three or more people in a public place“, for the purpose of exercising the right to protest.

If the law is approved without any amendment in matters of internal security, the Ministry of Security must be notified of such meetings or demonstrations at least 48 hours before they occur, detailing their characteristics; Data of the person or organization you are contacting, specifying “names and personal data”; Purpose of packing; The way it will be; Duration; And the estimated number of participants.

Once all this information is received, the wallet is routed by Patricia Bullrich He will present a receipt attesting to the correct presentation, a document that the organizers must have at the time of the call. If available, packing can be implemented as long as it does not obstruct, block or impede traffic.

Along these lines, the Ministry will have the power to object to holding the meeting, “based on issues affecting people’s safety or national security,” and it may also propose amendments to the time, place, or date.

If the demonstration is spontaneous, the government proposes to provide notification “as soon as possible”, while respecting the requirements mentioned above.

This sudden requirement for social gatherings or demonstrations in public places comes after days of tension in downtown Buenos Aires following the implementation of the law. Anti-sit-in protocolWhich was launched for the first time during the mobilization of the Pactero organizations on December 20 and was applied again during the call for CGT Rejecting the measures aimed at liberalizing the economy. This regulation allows federal forces to intervene to prevent pickets or sit-ins, using the “minimum force necessary and sufficient” for the situation. In turn, authors, participants, accomplices or instigators will be identified and a register of the organizations and their leaders will be created.

Now, the draft law proposes that if a crime is registered during authorized mobilization, the Ministry of Homeland Security Notify any of the organizers to stop non-compliance with the regulations and adapt the meeting as scheduled. Otherwise the corresponding actions will be performed.

Among the amendments promoted by Javier Mele's administration to the penal code is the creation of a criminal personality “for anyone who directs, organizes, or coordinates a meeting or demonstration that prevents, impedes, or impedes traffic or public or private transportation, or causes injury to people.” or damage to property,” which “is punishable by imprisonment for a period of two to five years, whether or not they were present at the demonstration or camp.”

Therefore, anyone who invites other people to participate in the meeting will be considered an organizer; Coordinate people to implement the meeting; Providing any type of physical or logistical means to hold the meeting and/or call names or record attendance or absence by any written or photographic means.

On the other hand, the omnibus law states that organizers “shall be jointly and severally liable for damages caused by demonstrators” during the rally.