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La Plata Keeps Downtown Ban on New Year Effigy Burns as Muñequeros Protest

Officials cite firefighter recommendations, imposing a 22‑site cap outside the center.

Overview

  • The municipality is upholding the prohibition on burns in the Casco Urbano and authorizing only 22 installations in designated outer areas.
  • Artists and neighbors rallied at 20 and 50 outside the new Municipal Operations Center after officials declined a requested meeting.
  • Organizers say they were notified on December 22, calling last‑minute relocation to Circunvalación unworkable for large structures.
  • The city has already closed at least one effigy under construction, citing a lack of guaranteed safety conditions in the downtown area.
  • Some groups report weighing alternative, non‑authorized circuits, while residents near Meridiano V and Avenida 72 complain about late‑night noise and fireworks.