11 Jan 2023 | 02:34 AM UTC
El Salvado: Municipal worker activists protesting in Soyapango late Jan. 10
Public worker activists protesting in Soyapango, El Salvador, late Jan. 10. Avoid the area. Tight security, transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists from the Union of Workers of the Soyapango Mayor's Office (Sitrasoya) are demonstrating in Soyapango late Jan. 10 to demand back pay that the government has allegedly not provided. Protesters have reportedly disrupted traffic on Army Boulevard (Bulevar del Ejercito) in front of the Plaza Mundo shopping center. Unconfirmed reports indicate a heavy security presence.
Heightened security and transport and business disruptions are likely in the coming hours. Clashes are possible, particularly if police attempt to disperse protesters forcibly.
Advice
Avoid the demonstration as a precaution. If clashes occur, immediately seek shelter in a secure, nongovernment building. Plan for localized transport disruptions if operating in the area. Comply with directives of authorities.
