08 May 2024 | 12:17 PM UTC
Bolivia: Protesters plan to march in Santa Cruz de la Sierra May 8
Protesters plan march from Plazuela Blacutt to Departmental Autonomous Government building in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, 08:00 May 8.
Protesters plan to march from Plazuela Blacutt 08:00 to the Santa Cruz Departmental Autonomous Government building in Santa Cruz de la Sierra on May 8. Protesters will denounce shortages of medication used for hemodialysis. The amount of participants the event may draw remains unclear.
The march will likely prompt transport and business disruptions in the affected area. Officials will likely monitor the action; clashes between police and protesters are unlikely but cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the protest as a standard precaution. Plan for road travel disruptions; consider taking alternative routes to avoid areas impacted by the demonstration. Heed the directives of local officials.
