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18 May 2023 | 04:14 PM UTC

Panama: Protesters blocking traffic on Pan-American Highway in Arraijan May 18

Protesters blocking traffic along Pan-American Highway in Arraijan, Panama, May 18; lingering transport disruptions likely.

Warning

Event

Protesters are reportedly blocking the Pan-American Highway in Arraijan on May 18. Demonstrators have gathered near the Arraijan Cabecera Bridge. The protesters' demands remain unclear.

Significant transport disruptions are likely along the Pan-American Highway and other nearby roads in the vicinity of the protest over the coming hours; residual traffic disruptions may continue even after the demonstration ends. Heightened security and business disruptions cannot be ruled out around the scene of the protest.

Advice

Avoid the affected area. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the protest location in Arraijan May 18. Heed the instructions of local authorities.