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Buenos Aires Demolishes Unauthorized Retirees’ Center in Parque Saavedra

Authorities emphasized that parks must remain shared community assets, pledging continued enforcement against unauthorized occupations

La Ciudad recuperó un área ocupada ilegalmente en Parque Saavedra.
El operativo que se desplegó en Parque Saavedra
La intervención fue coordinada por el Ministerio de Espacio Público con apoyo de la Policía de la Ciudad.

Overview

  • The Ministry of Public Space and City Police carried out an early-morning operation on July 8 along Avenida García del Río between Conde and General Ramón Freire to clear the illegal structure
  • The site masqueraded as a “retirees’ center” with a bocce court but operated without any government authorization or building permits
  • Neighbors had reported months of escalating violence, fights and threats around the occupied area, driving the city’s decision to intervene
  • This demolition follows formal warnings and the seizure of construction materials in late 2024 as part of a sustained campaign to regulate public spaces
  • Minister Ignacio Baistrocchi affirmed that unauthorized occupations will face swift removal to safeguard community well-being and ensure open access to parks