29 Sep 2023 | 10:19 PM UTC
Costa Rica: Religious activists plan to stage protest march in San Jose Sept. 30
Religious leaders and activists call for protest march in San Jose, Costa Rica, Sept. 30; heightened security, transport disruptions likely.
Event
Religious activists, including leaders of the Episcopal Conference of Costa Rica and the Costa Rican Evangelical Alliance Federation, have called for a protest march in San Jose Sept. 30. The purpose of the march, dubbed "Our Children Are Sacred," is to advocate for the rights of children and denounce abortion rights. Protest participants are scheduled to depart Parque Central at 09:00 and march to Monumento Leon Cortes in the La Sabana area via Avenida Segunda and Paseo Colon. Thousands of people will likely participate in the demonstration.
Heightened security and transport disruptions are likely along the march route Sept. 30. Counterprotests are possible; in the event that counterprotests materialize, clashes between opposing groups of demonstrators cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Avoid all protest activity as a precaution. Allow additional time to reach your destination if operating in San Jose Sept. 30. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the protest march and any related transport disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
