Massive demonstrations occurred on August 17, 2020 during COVID-19 pandemic. Protests were organized through social networks without party affiliation. Government implemented strict lockdowns across Argentina from March 12, 2020
Global democracy score fell to 5.44 in 2019, worst since 2006. 48.4% of world population lives in democracy, down from 8.9% in 2015. Only 5.7% of world population in full democracy. China leads with 35.6% of world population under authoritarian rule
Plaza de Mayo began as Plaza de la Victoria in 1810. Square became May Square after Argentina's independence from Spain. Three historic buildings include Cabildo, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Casa Rosada