Honduras: Protesting healthcare workers are blocking Highway 13 near Puerto Cortes early May 4

Event

Unionized healthcare workers affiliated with the Medicine, Hospital, and Related Workers' Union (Sindicato de Trabajadores de Medicina, Hospitales y Similares) have built roadblocks along Highway 13, near the town of Campana, south of Puerto Cortes, amid a protest early May 4. The highway connects the port city of Puerto Cortes with San Pedro Sula. Demonstrators have burned tires and blocked all lanes in both directions. They have not specified how long they plan to maintain their protest. Activists are demanding that authorities address the healthcare system, which they claim has been abandoned.

Significant transport disruptions along Highway 13 are likely, impacting both Puerto Cortes and San Pedro Sula. Heightened security in the area is likely, and clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid the area. Allow additional time to reach your destination if operating near the affected areas May 4. Confirm appointments before leaving your accommodation.