Paraguay: Student activists demonstrating in central Asuncion as of late April 16 to demand education subsidies

Student activists are demonstrating on Avenida Mariscal Lopez near the Mburuvicha Roga region of Asuncion as of late April 16 to demand the elimination of university fees and greater educational resources. At least hundreds of students are in the area, and a heavy police presence has been deployed.

Heightened security, as well as localized transit and business disruptions, are likely over the coming hours. Clashes between security personnel and protesters cannot be ruled out.