Colombia: Labor unions to demonstrate nationwide on April 9

Labor activists affiliated with multiple unions, including the Unitary Central of Workers (Central Unitaria de Trabajadores, CUT), plan to demonstrate in public squares nationwide starting at 09:00 on April 9 to commemorate the Day of the Victims and support government reforms, including health and pensions. Activists have announced rallies at the following locations:

• Bogota: Parque Nacional Enrique Olaya Herrera

• Medellin: Plaza Mayor

• Cali: Cayzedo Square

• Cartagena: Bolivar Park

• Barranquilla: Plaza de la Paz

• Ibague: Plaza de Bolivar

• Bucaramanga: Plaza Luis Carlos Galan

• Cucuta: Plaza Parque Santander

• Pasto: Plaza de Narino

Demonstrations are likely in other urban areas around the country. Authorities will likely increase security near all rally locations nationwide as a precaution, prompting localized transport and business disruptions.