03 Jul 2019 | 12:16 PM UTC
Costa Rica: Healthcare workers to protest in San José on July 4
Healthcare workers will protest in San José on July 4; transportation disruptions expected
Event
Members of the National Union of Employees of La Caja and Social Security (UNDECA) are slated to protest in San José on Thursday, July 4, against government tax policy. Protesters will gather at Parque de la Merced at 09:00 (local time).
Associated transportation disruptions and a heightened security presence are expected in the vicinity of the protest. Clashes cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Individuals in San José are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all public demonstrations as a precaution, anticipate localized disruption and a heightened security presence in the event of any demonstrations, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.