Security tight in Buenos Aires for G20

Argentina’s capital is under a total security shutdown as the heads of state of the world’s 20 biggest economies meet for the G20 summit

SECURITY (Nov 29-Dec 1)
Around 3,000 army troops deployed, alongside 22,000 police and security forces

All flights over city diverted

Trains, subways and all public transport cancelled

Friday declared public holiday

High security zone
Traffic restricted

U.S.: Three E-3 Awacs surveillance aircraft and three KC-135 refuelling aircraft will monitor city. USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier and 400 troops stationed in neighbouring Uruguay

Av. Figueroa Alcorta
BUENOS AIRES
Río de La Plata
PUERTO MADERO
MALBA museum
Casa Rosada
RECOLETA
Retiro railway station
Presidential Port Palace
Teatro Colon: G20 leaders meet for Friday night gala
Obelisk
Plaza de Mayo
Complejo Costa Salguero: G20 venue
Av. 9 de Julio
1km 0.6 miles 


Sources: G20.org, Argentinian Government, Clarín Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS