Bolivia: Unionized teachers to protest at Federacion de Maestros Urbanos in La Paz from 14:30 Sept. 1

Event

Teachers affiliated with the Confederation of Urban Education Workers (Confederacion de Trabajadores de Educacion Urbana, CTEUB) will protest at the Federacion de Maestros Urbanos in La Paz from 14:30 Sept. 1. Participants are demanding better salaries and an increased education budget for the following year. The gathering is likely to be well attended. Organizers have warned that similar protests may occur in other cities, though they have not released further details.

Heightened security measures are probable in the affected area. While the CTEUB has not announced plans for a march, participants have previously blocked major roads and highways, which will likely result in transport disruptions. Scuffles between protesters and security forces are possible, posing incidental risks to bystanders.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a precaution and to minimize travel delays. Heed all official directives. Allow additional time for travel near the demonstration venue. Leave the area at the first sign of unrest.