08 Apr 2024 | 01:50 PM UTC
Colombia: Protesters cause significant traffic disruptions in Barranquilla April 8
Protesters cause significant traffic disruptions on Avenida Circunvalar in Barranquilla, Colombia, on April 8. Disruptions likely.
Protesters are causing significant traffic disruptions in southern parts of Barranquilla on April 8. Residents of Las Cayenas neighborhood are blocking traffic along Avenida Circunvalar to protest power outages that have been affecting the area for several days. Protesters may block other roads in the area.
Authorities will likely deploy to the demonstration site. Clashes are possible if security forces try to disperse protesters. Localized traffic and business disruptions are likely.
Avoid all protests. Exercise caution and reconfirm the status of road routes. Heed the instructions of local officials. Do not attempt to pass through protestor-erected roadblocks. Wait for the police to dismantle them before proceeding. Comply with directives given by authorities.
