13 Jul 2019 | 02:02 PM UTC
Peru: Teachers plan protest in Lima on July 27
Regional teachers’ union calls for protests in Lima on July 27; localized disruptions possible
Event
The secretary of the Sutep teachers' union in Tacna province is calling on members to participate in a protest in Lima on Saturday, July 27. Sutep previously organized a similar protest on Saturday, July 6, to demand increased salaries. Details regarding the time and location were not available as of Tuesday, July 9, though the July 6 demonstration was held at the Centro Civico.
Localized disruptions are possible near the protest site.
Advice
Individuals in Lima are advised to monitor the situation, avoid public demonstrations as a precaution, and anticipate localized disruptions near protest sites.