20 Feb 2018 | 10:55 AM UTC
Paraguay: National anti-Uber protests Feb. 21
Taxi drivers to stage anti-Uber protests nationwide February 21; anticipate traffic disruptions
Event
Paraguayan taxi driver unions have called for anti-Uber protests to take place on Wednesday, February 21. Caravans of taxis are expected to cause traffic disruptions in the capital Asunción as well as other cities, including Ciudad del Este, Encarnación, Pedro Juan Caballero, and Coronel Oviedo. Clashes between protesters and security forces are possible.
A decreased availability of taxis is to be anticipated.
Context
This mobilization is in response to Uber's recent trademark registration in the country and anticipated entrance into the market.
Advice
Individuals in Paraguay are advised to seek alternative means of transportation, avoid all protests, and allow for extra time to reach their destinations.
