19 Sep 2023 | 02:53 PM UTC
Peru: Protesters block Pan-American Highway in Chancay Sept. 19
Protesters block the Pan-American Highway in Chancay, Lima Department, Peru, Sept. 19. Avoid the demonstration as a precaution.
Event
Protesters have blocked the Pan-American Highway (Highway 1N) at its intersection with the Huaral-Chancay Highway (Highway 1NB) in Chancay, Lima Department, Sept. 19. The protest is against an oil company that spilled petroleum off the coast of Callao in 2022; activists claim that the company has not complied with an agreement it reached with the government on the indemnification of fishermen and others affected by the spill.
The protest is likely to cause significant transport disruptions on both highways, and business disruptions are also probable given the highway's importance in transporting goods in the Lima area. Police will likely deploy to the area to monitor the demonstrations. Clashes between protesters and police are possible, especially if authorities attempt to forcibly disperse protesters and reopen the highway.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a precaution. If violence occurs, immediately leave the area and seek shelter in a non-governmental building. Do not drive through roadblocks; wait for police to clear them instead. Allow for additional travel time in the area. Consider delaying transport on the Pan-American Highway and the Huaral-Chancay Highway near Chancay until the protesters disperse. Reconfirm business appointments. Heed the instructions of security personnel.
