Overview
- Demonstrations were held in Uspallata, at Km 0 in Mendoza City, and other locations before confrontations with Policía de Mendoza downtown.
- Security officials reported six injured officers, including wounds from knives or metal bars, and said a suspected attacker was among those detained.
- Thirteen people were held overnight at the Estrada transit facility and remained at the disposal of prosecutors on Friday.
- Two journalists detained during the operation were released Friday morning after authorities cited a lack of clear identification in the crowd.
- Witnesses and environmental groups condemned alleged use of rubber bullets and tear gas, as Vice Governor Hebe Casado and the Security Ministry publicly defended the police response.