15 May 2023 | 02:53 PM UTC
Panama: Protesters block Inter-American Highway in Aguadulce May 15
Protesters in Aguadulce, Panama, block the Inter-American Highway May 15. Transport, business disruptions reported; seek alternative routes.
Event
Protesters are blocking the Inter-American Highway in Aguadulce, Cocle Province, May 15. The demonstrators are demanding greater access to potable drinking water.
The protest has caused transport and business disruptions along the Inter-American Highway, and police are likely to deploy to the area to monitor the demonstration. Though the protest is likely to remain mostly peaceful, clashes are possible, especially if police attempt to forcibly disperse protesters and reopen the highway.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a precaution. Consider delaying travel on the Inter-American Highway near Aguadulce or seek alternative routes. Allow for additional transport time in the area. Do not attempt to drive through roadblocks; wait for police to clear them instead. If violence occurs, immediately leave the area and seek shelter in a non-governmental building. Heed the instructions of security personnel.
