The human capital ministry announced on Tuesday that the air traffic controller’s strikes that had been affecting domestic and international flights had been suspended. The decision comes after the government imposed what is known as a “compulsory conciliation,” a legal instrument that lifts the protest and orders negotiations to be resumed. During that time, workers must abstain from any type of protests as both parties meet to resolve pending matters. The strikes had been announced on December 15 by the Association of Air Navigation Security and Protection Technicians and Employees (ATEPSA), the air traffic controllers union, after it failed to reach an agreement with the state-run Argentine Air Navigation Company (EANA). In response to the strikes, the government, through the EANA, filed a criminal complaint against the air traffic controllers, accusing the union of violating operational safety rules by placing flags on the control towers of Jorge Newbery Airport and Ezeiza International Airport.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald December 23, 2025 02:07 UTC