14 Jul 2023 | 01:59 PM UTC
Colombia: Protest by motorcyclists planned in Bogota July 14
Motorcyclists plan protest at Virgilio Barco library in Bogota, Colombia, 10:00 July 14. Increased security, transport disruptions likely.
Event
Motorcyclists plan to hold a protest in Bogota on July 14 to oppose recent government increases in the price of fuel and what they allege are excessive fines from authorities. Activists plan to gather outside the Virgilio Barco library, located along Carrera 60 and Calle 63, in the Teusaquillo area of Bogota, starting at 10:00. It is likely that motorcyclists will then ride around several main roads in Bogota as part of their protest, but activists have not confirmed it. Participation is likely to be in the hundreds.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the protest site. The event is likely to be peaceful, but isolated skirmishes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a precaution. Allow additional time to reach your destination if operating in Bogota on the morning of July 14. Heed instructions from authorities.
