Guatemala: Protests continue along the Pan American Highway in Nahuala, Solola Department, as of April 11 /update 1

Event

Activists maintain roadblocks along the Pan American Highway in Nahuala, Solola Department, as of April 11. The protests initially began early April 10 near the 157 km marker of the highway. Demonstrators are demanding more support from security forces in the area.

Significant transport disruptions are likely in the impacted area, especially near the 157 km marker, for the coming hours and perhaps days. Authorities will likely deploy security personnel to the protest location. Clashes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid the area. Do not attempt to cross protester-erected roadblocks. Seek alternative routes if traveling or transporting freight through western Guatemala using the Pan- American highway through at least mid-April.