The conflict in Jujuy over constitutional reform promoted by Governor Gerardo Morales continues.

Amid the protests in the northern province, 170 people have already been injured and almost 70 arrested.

Demonstrations continue in the provincial capital, San Salvador, and roadblocks throughout the district.

In this context, the UN and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights condemned the excessive use of force by provincial authorities.

In addition, thousands of people marched in the city of Buenos Aires to protest the repression in Jujuy.

Meanwhile, president Alberto Fernández announced that the Ministry of Justice will analyze whether the reform of the Jujuy constitution is in line with the national one.

He also accused Governor Morales of using the province as a "test for the repression that certain political sectors want to carry out on a national level".

It is worth remembering that the provincial governor is a presidential hopeful for the opposition alliance Juntos por el Cambio (Together for Change).

For his part, Gerardo Morales accused the national government of encouraging the riots in his province.

He also justified the actions of the security forces that used tear gas, baton shots and rubber bullets.

The governor said that "when there is a violent demonstration, the police have to act".

The head of the Radical Civic Union party claimed that he authorized the repression to stop an attempt to set fire to the Provincial Legislature.

The conflict was sparked by the approval of a new constitution in Jujuy, especially over articles on indigenous rights and the exploitation of lithium reserves.

In addition, the reform provides for a ban on roadblocks and street protests, which many denounce as a violation of the right to social protest.