Uruguay: Activists plan to protest outside Ministry of Social Development, Montevideo, from 17:00 Aug. 3

Event

Activists affiliated with the Movement for a Sustainable Uruguay (Movimiento por un Uruguay Sustentable, MOVUS) and other social groups will protest outside the Ministry of Social Development (MIDES) in Montevideo from 17:00 Aug. 3. Participants are denouncing prolonged water shortages in the city, the cost of bottled water, and perceived health risks associated with drinking from municipal water sources. The protest is likely to be well attended.

Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely during the demonstration. Any attempt by authorities to forcibly disperse protesters may prompt skirmishes, posing incidental risks to bystanders.

Advice

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