18 Apr 2022 | 01:46 PM UTC
Colombia: Protests, roadblocks ongoing in western Bogota, early April 18
Activists are protesting along Calle 13 in western Bogota, Colombia, early April 18. Increased security, disruptions likely.
Event
Residents of western Bogota and nearby municipalities have launched a protest and built roadblocks along Calle 13, early April 18, to demand authorities to improve transportation options in the area. Activists are protesting near the intersection of Calle 13 and Carrera 132, near the border with the Cundinamarca department, and plan to remain in the area for the coming hours, affecting traffic entering Bogota from the municipalities of Funza, Mosquera, and Madrid.
Significant transport disruptions in the area are likely for the coming hours. Heightened security in the area is likely, and clashes between police and demonstrators cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Allow additional time or plan for alternative routes to reach destinations if operating in the area, April 18. Avoid all protests as a precaution. Heed instructions from authorities.
