Incidents outside Congress: protesters tried to knock down a fence and the Gendarmerie fired tear gas

On February 19, 2026, protests outside the Argentine Congress escalated when demonstrators attempted to dismantle a security fence. In response, the Argentine Gendarmerie deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd and restore order. These events highlight ongoing tensions between protest groups and security forces in Argentina's capital, reflecting broader social or political unrest. The incident underscores challenges in managing public demonstrations near key government institutions.