18 Jul 2024 | 12:50 PM UTC
Paraguay: Protesters cause traffic disruptions in Asuncion July 18
Protesters cause traffic disruptions in Asuncion, Paraguay, on July 18.
Indigenous groups are protesting on Avenida Jose Gervasio Artigas in Asuncion on July 18, sporadically causing transport disruptions by blocking the thoroughfare between Avenida General Maximo Santos and Avenida Peru. The protesters demands remain unclear at this time.
Continued sporadic roadblocks are likely through July 18. Police have deployed to the protest areas, and although the protests have been mostly peaceful, clashes between protesters and authorities are possible, especially if police attempt to forcibly disperse the demonstrators and reopen the avenue.
Avoid the protest as a precaution. If violence occurs, immediately leave the area and seek shelter in a non-governmental building. Allow for additional transport time in Asuncion. Seek alternative routes that bypass Avenida Jose Gervasio Artigas. Do not attempt to drive through any roadblocks that materialize; wait for police to clear them instead. Heed the instructions of security personnel.
