28 Apr 2023 | 06:48 AM UTC
Latin America: Worker rallies likely across the region May 1 to mark Labor Day
Worker demonstrations likely in cities region-wide May 1 to mark Labor Day; heightened security, disruptions likely.
Event
Labor activists across Latin America will likely demonstrate in cities across the region on May 1 to mark Labor Day, a frequent rallying day for worker organizations. Confirmed rally locations include:
Bogota, Colombia: 09:00 - March from Parque Nacional to Plaza de Bolivar
Buenos Aires, Argentina: 12:00 - Rally at the intersection of Avenida de Mayo and Avenida 9 de Julio; 15:00 - Rally at Plaza de Mayo
La Paz, Bolivia: 07:00 - March from the General Cemetery to Plaza San Francisco
Mexico City, Mexico: 09:00 - March from Angel of Independence Monument to Zocalo
Montevideo, Uruguay: 10:00 - Rally at Plaza Primero de Mayo - Martires de Chicago
Quito, Ecuador: 08:30 - March from the Ecuadorian Institute of Social Security (Caja del Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social, IESS) to Plaza San Francisco via August 10 Avenue and Guayaquil Street
Santiago, Chile: 10:00 - March from La Moneda Metro Station to the Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral
Sao Paulo, Brazil: 10:00 - Rally at Vale do Anhangabau
Tegucigalpa, Honduras: 07:00 - Rally at Parque Central
Demonstrations are likely in urban centers across the region, with rallies particularly likely in front of government buildings and public squares. Heightened security is likely near demonstrations; business and localized transport disruptions are also likely. Clashes are possible, particularly if security forces attempt to disperse protesters.
Advice
Avoid any demonstrations May 1 due to possible clashes. Seek updated information from local contacts on protest plans and related disruptions, as organizers may not announce details in advance. Exercise caution if operating near known and possible rally sites. Plan for possible transport and business disruptions near gatherings and seek alternative routes to circumvent affected areas. If any violence erupts nearby, immediately leave the area and seek shelter at a safe nongovernmental building. Heed all official traffic and security advisories.
