19 Jul 2022 | 06:09 PM UTC
Bolivia: Protests planned in departmental capitals across country July 21
Multiple groups call for protests in departmental capitals across Bolivia July 21; heightened security, transport disruptions likely.
Event
Multiple organizations, including the National Committee for the Defense of Democracy (Comite Nacional de Defensa de la Democracia, Conade) and the National Medical Council (Consejo Medico Nacional), are calling for protests in departmental capitals across Bolivia July 21. The reported purpose of the demonstrations is to denounce the alleged "totalitarianism" of the Movement for Socialism (Movimiento al Socialismo, MAS) party and the "political persecution" of individuals in the opposition who participated in protest activity during the 2019 political crisis. Hundreds to thousands of people may join in each of the protests.
Heightened security and transport disruptions are likely in protest-affected areas of departmental capitals. Clashes between protesters and security forces are possible, especially if police attempt to forcibly disperse demonstrators.
Advice
Avoid all protests as a precaution. Prepare for transport disruptions in protest-affected areas July 21; consider taking alternative routes or modes of transportation to mitigate the impact. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
