Colombia: Teachers to hold strike and protests in Barranquilla, Atlantico Department, Aug. 1-2

Event

Teachers affiliated with the Atlantic Educators Association (ADEA) will hold a strike in Barranquilla, Atlantico Department, Aug. 1-2. A related demonstration will take place at the Clinica General del Norte Sede in Los Andes from 09:00 Aug. 1. Participants are denouncing alleged poor medical care for teachers and their dependents. The amount of participants the event may draw remains unclear; however, the protest is likely to be well attended. Further gatherings are possible during the work stoppage, though organizers have not provided specific details.

Heightened security measures, including localized road closures, are likely during the demonstration. Any attempt by authorities to forcibly disperse participants may lead to scuffles, posing incidental risks to bystanders.

Advice

Avoid all protests as a precaution. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time if traveling near rally sites. Leave an area at the first sign of scuffles.