15 Sep 2021 | 05:48 PM UTC
Latin America: Activists to protest in multiple urban centers Sept. 18
Activists to protest COVID-19 policies in urban centers around Latin America Sept. 18; localized disruptions likely, violence possible.
Event
Activists across Latin America plan to take part in the World Wide Rally for Freedom Sept. 18 to denounce COVID-19-related policies and associated restrictions on movement and activity. Demonstrations are scheduled in urban centers across the region, including:
Buenos Aires, Argentina: Lezama Park, 15:00
Cordoba, Argentina: Sarmiento Park, 15:00
Formosa, Argentina: Plaza San Martin, 14:00
Las Brenas, Argentina: Central Sports Center (Centro Polideportivo), 12:00
Mar del Plata, Argentina: Cape Currents (Cabo Corrientes), 15:00
Rosario, Argentina: Parana River Aquarium, 15:00
Santa Fe, Argentina: West Coast Lighthouse, 15:00
Salta, Argentina: La Cruz Field, 16:30
Venado Tuerto, Argentina: San Martin Plaza, 15:00
Belo Horizonte, Brazil: Liberty Square, 14:00
Brasliia, Brazil: National Congress, 13:00 - 15:00
Sao Paulo, Brazil: FIESP Cultural Centre, 1313 Avenida Paulista, 13:00-17:00
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Quinta Da Boa Vista Park, 10:00-14:00
Belize City, Belize: Battlefield Park, 09:00 - 11:00
Antofagasta, Chile: Sotomayor Plaza, 12:00
Santiago, Chile: La Moneda Palace, 15:00
Barranquilla, Colombia: Joe Arroyo Station, 14:30
Bogota, Colombia: Caracol Radio Building, 14:30
Cucuta, Colombia: Telecom Park, Ventura Plaza, 14:30
Cartagena, Colombia: Clock Tower, 14:30
Medellin, Colombia: Gabriel Garcia Marquez Park, 14:30
Montevideo, Uruguay: Bandera Plaza, 14:30
Related protests could be announced in the coming days in additional location and countries. Attendance will vary by location, though events with higher participation could prompt increased security and associated localized transport and business disruptions. COVID-19 measures currently in place in many locations may restrict public gatherings to some extent. Local police will almost certainly monitor protests and could attempt to disperse larger gatherings. Low-level skirmishes cannot be discounted.
Advice
Avoid all protests as a standard security precaution. Monitor local media for updates on such gatherings, as organizers may not announce details in advance. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Follow the instructions of security personnel. Allow additional time for travel near known or possible demonstration venues.
