30 May 2023 | 11:20 PM UTC
Uruguay: Unionized workers to stage protest march in Montevideo May 31
Unionized workers to stage march in Montevideo, Uruguay, May 31 to demand solutions to water crisis; increased security, disruptions likely.
Event
Unionized workers affiliated with the Intersyndical Plenary of Workers – National Convention of Workers (Plenario Intersindical de Trabajadores – Convencion Nacional de Trabajadores, PIT-CNT) are planning to stage a protest march in central Montevideo May 31. The purpose of the action is to demand that the government provide solutions to the current drought-driven water crisis in the country, including via the creation of a crisis committee. Participants are planning to gather at the intersection of Avenida 18 de Julio and Ejido starting at 17:30 and march to the Torre Ejecutiva, where the presidential offices are located. A rally will likely take place at nearby Plaza Independencia after the march. The protest was originally scheduled for May 24 but was postponed due to severe weather conditions.
Related demonstrations are also possible in other locations in the capital, particularly near government buildings, on May 31. Heightened security and localized disruptions to transport and business are likely in areas subject to protest activity.
Advice
Avoid all protest activity as a precaution. Consider taking alternative routes to avoid areas impacted by protests and any related disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
