19 Feb 2024 | 06:25 PM UTC
Colombia: Protesters clash with police in Bogota's Los Martires neighborhood Feb. 19
Protesters and police clash in the Los Martires neighborhood of Bogota, Colombia, Feb. 19. Avoid the areas.
Protesters are clashing with police near the intersection of Carrera 19 and Calle 9 in the Los Martires neighborhood of Bogota as of the afternoon of Feb. 19, prompting authorities to close Carrera 18 between Calle 6 and Calle 13; additional road closures are possible. The protest was initially sparked by a police operation that sought to impound counterfeit merchandise being sold by local vendors.
Police will likely deploy throughout the area, and transport and business disruptions are possible through Feb. 19.
Avoid all protests as a precaution. If violence occurs nearby, immediately leave the area and seek shelter in a non-governmental building. Allow for additional transport time and reconfirm business appointments in Los Martires. Heed the instructions of security personnel.
