Colombia: Blockade by taxi drivers in Bogota likely to disrupt access to El Dorado International Airport early Jan. 20

Event

A group of taxi drivers are blocking traffic with their vehicles on Calle 26 approaching El Dorado International Airport (BOG) as of early Jan. 20. The blockade is related to a dispute between a taxi driver and airport authorities.

Road access to BOG will likely be disrupted over the coming hours. A heightened security presence to clear the protesters is likely; after the blockade is cleared, lingering disruptions are likely.

Advice

Plan on transit delays if traveling by road to BOG. Do not attempt to bypass blockades; wait for authorities to remove them. Comply with directives of authorities.