27 May 2019 | 02:05 AM UTC
Chile: Nationwide pension reform protests planned May 30
Activists call for nationwide protests on May 30 over pension reforms; localized transportation disruptions expected near protest sites
Event
Political activists are calling for nationwide demonstrations to protest proposed pension reforms on Thursday, May 30. The No +AFP organization, along with labor unions and other civil society organizations, will hold rallies across the country, including Santiago. No details regarding locations or times for the protests have been released as of Sunday, May 26, though localized transportation and business disruptions and heightened security measures are expected near any protest sites.
Advice
Individuals in Chile are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all public demonstrations as a precaution, adhere to instructions issued by local authorities, and anticipate a heightened security presence and localized business and transportation disruptions.
