13 May 2022 | 08:34 AM UTC
Peru: Activists plan nationwide protests May 13
Activists plan protests across Peru May 13. Heightened security and traffic disruptions likely. Clashes possible.
Event
Activists plan to hold a series of demonstrations May 13 to denounce proposed changes to the national education policy. Organizers have announced actions in the following locations:
Arequipa: Plaza Espana from 17:00
Bagua: Plaza de Armas Heroes de Cenepa from 17:00
Cajamarca: Plaza de Armas from 17:00
Cusco: Plaza Limacpampa from 16:30
Huancayo: Estadio Mariscal Calista from 16:00
Iquitos: Plaza de Armas de Iquitos from 18:00
Lima: Plaza San Martin from 17:00. The demonstration will then proceed on Avenida Tacna, Avenida Wilson, and Avenida Abancay before ending in front of University Park.
Madre de Dios: Plaza de Armas from 17:00
Additional gatherings are likely in other urban areas nationwide. Heightened security and localized traffic disruptions are likely. Clashes between police and protesters are possible.
Context
Demonstrators from 40 different organizations are protesting proposed changes to Peru's education policy that would remove aspects of sex education, allow parental vetoes of teaching materials, and reconstitute the Board of Directors of the National Superintendence of Higher University Education (Sunedu).
Advice
Avoid the protest areas May 13 as a standard precaution. Follow the directives of authorities. Make alternative transport plans and allow additional time if traveling through affected city centers.
