Venezuela: Petrol employees to protest in Puerto La Cruz October 17

Event

Several petrol workers are scheduled to hold a protest on Thursday, October 17, in Puerto la Cruz (Anzoategui) to demand improved working conditions and increased salaries. Participants are scheduled to gather at 07:00 (local time) at the PDVSA Eastern Refining Company headquarters.

Other sectors have scheduled a protest for the same date in Puerto La Cruz to express similar grievances towards the Labor Inspectorate, though a time was not immediately announced.

Both protests are likely to prompt associated transportation disruptions throughout the city.  

Advice

Individuals in Puerto La Cruz are advised to avoid all protests as a precaution, anticipate transportation disruptions, and obey instructions issued by local authorities.