Chile: Workers at Escondida copper mine in Antofagasta Region plan to strike Nov. 21 and 23

Event

Employees of the Escondida copper mine in Antofagasta Region plan to strike Nov. 21 and 23 in response to what they claim are unsafe working conditions. While the employees have not announced protest locations, they are likely to demonstrate on Route B-55 near the mine.

Police will likely deploy to the area as a precaution. Transport disruptions are possible near any demonstrations on route B-55. While protests will probably pass peacefully, clashes with security forces remain possible.

Advice

Avoid all protests as a precaution. Seek alternatives routes to circumvent Route B-55 on Nov. 21 and 23. Do not attempt to drive through any roadblocks that materialize; wait for police to dismantle them instead.