22 Jun 2023 | 11:40 PM UTC
El Salvador, DR: San Salvador and Santo Domingo to host Central American and Caribbean Games sporting events June 23-July 8
El Salvador and Dominican Republic to host Central American and Caribbean Games sporting events June 23-July 8. Tight security likely.
Event
El Salvador's capital city of San Salvador and the Dominican Republic's capital city of Santo Domingo will host the sporting events of the 24th Central American and Caribbean Games scheduled from June 23 through July 8. Traffic disruptions and tight security measures are likely in both cities for the duration of the games. The government of El Salvador, where most of the games will be hosted, aims to deploy more than 5,000 police officers and military personnel to secure the event sites.
Increased demand for accommodations is likely in both cities during the events. Business disruptions cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid concentrations of security personnel and exercise increased vigilance if operating in San Salvador or Santo Domingo amid the Central American and Caribbean Games. Prepare for traffic disruptions. Heed authorities' instructions.
