Ecuador: Demonstrators cause traffic disruptions in southern Quito May 16

Event

Residents of southern Quito are protesting and blocking roads in the capital's Parque Industrial del Sur area May 16. Participants are demanding that authorities make improvements to local road infrastructure. Protesters have caused disruptions to traffic along Panamericana Sur and Avenida Pedro Vicente Maldonado. Diversions are in place. The protest may continue in the coming hours.

Police will almost certainly deploy to monitor the protest. Associated business and transport disruptions are likely to continue in the coming hours. Minor clashes between protesters and the police cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid all protests as a precaution. Allow additional time to reach destinations if operating near the impact sites in Quito May 16.