Haiti: Strike in Caracol June 21

Event

The CATH union has called for a strike by workers at the Caracol Industrial Park (Nord-Est department) to take place on Thursday, June 21. Further strikes are also expected to be held June 27-28. Associated protests and roadblocks with the potential to turn violent are possible on the above days, in Caracol and/or in the capital Port-au-Prince. Similar protests held June 11-12 in the capital were forcibly dispersed by police using teargas.

Context

Caracol Industrial Park is home to seven factories.

Advice

Individuals in Haiti are advised to avoid the Caracol Industrial Park and all protests due to the risk of violence.