US: Teachers to protest in San Juan (Puerto Rico) April 7

Event

The FMPR (Federation of Teachers in Puerto Rico) teachers' union has called for demonstrations to take place in San Juan (Puerto Rico) on Sunday, April 7, to denounce recent proposed government policies on teacher workdays. Protesters are expected to gather at 11:00 (local time) at Plaza Colon and march towards the Fortaleza building, the local's governor official residence. A heightened security presence, along with associated traffic disruptions, are likely in the vicinity of the demonstration sites.

Advice

Individuals in San Juan are advised to follow all instructions issued by local authorities, avoid all protests, budget extra time to reach their destinations, and adhere to any instructions issued by the local authorities.