DR: Labor activists to demonstrate outside National Palace in downtown Santo Domingo from 17:00 July 17

Labor activists from the National People's Coordinating Committee (Coordinadora Popular Nacional) aim to stage a protest from 17:00 July 17. The purpose of the action is to demand the approval of a new penal code. Participants will gather from 17:00 outside the national palace.

Although the action should be largely peaceful, authorities are likely to maintain a heightened security presence near the demonstration as a precaution. Clashes between security forces and protesters, while unlikely, cannot be ruled out. Localized transport and business disruptions are likely.