25 Feb 2023 | 09:36 AM UTC
Colombia: Activists plan to march in Medellin on Feb. 25
Activists plan to march in Medellin, Colombia, Feb. 25 to denounce animal abuse. Localized disruptions are likely.
Event
Animal rights activists plan to demonstrate in central Medellin on Feb. 25. Participants will gather from 14:00 at the Pablo Tabon Uribe Theater and march to Alpujarra. Protesters will likely march along Avenida La Playa, Avenida Oriental, and Carrera 54. Activists will denounce animal abuse and demand more strict legal punishment for animal cruelty.
Authorities will almost certainly monitor the march. Transport and business disruptions are likely in the area. The march is likely to remain peaceful, but skirmishes cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid all protests as a precaution. Consider using alternative routes and allow additional time to reach your destination if operating near downtown Medellin Feb. 25.