Peru: Environmental activists to protest nationwide, April 20

Environmental activists plan to protest nationwide on April 20 to reject amendments to the Forestry Law. Attendance at the rallies is likely to vary considerably by location. Some of the larger gatherings are likely in the locations below.

• Arequipa: Gathering at Plaza de Armas from 16:00

• Cusco: Gathering in Plaza Tupac Amaru at 15:00

• Lima: Protesters will gather in Plaza San Martin at 16:00

• Trujillo: Participants will gather at Plaza el Recreo from 16:00.

Elsewhere, activists are likely to gather in popular protest areas such as city centers, plazas and near government offices. Heightened security is likely near all events. Violence is unlikely. Disruptions to road travel are likely near protest sites, particularly if participants march to and from planned gathering areas before or after the scheduled start of events.