02 Feb 2019 | 03:36 AM UTC
Guatemala: Motorcycle rally to be held in Guatemala February 2
Motorcycle rally to be held in Guatemala on February 2, starting in Guatemala City; anticipate transportation disruptions
Event
A motorcycle rally will be held in Guatemala on Saturday, February 2. According to the rally's organizers, members of the Caravana del Zorro club will gather at the Parque Central in Guatemala City at 07:00 (local time) before heading north on the CA-9 highway toward Rio Hondo. From Rio Hondo, the rally will continue south on highway CA-10 toward Esquipulas. Around 40,000 motorcyclists are expected to participate in the rally. A heightened security presence and significant transportation disruptions are anticipated along the rally's route.
Advice
Individuals in Guatemala are advised to monitor the situation, avoid public demonstrations as a precaution, and prepare for associated transportation disruptions.