12 Aug 2024 | 01:03 PM UTC
Colombia: Protesters block Ruta Nacional 45 near La Gomez on Aug. 12
Protesters block Ruta Nacional 45 near La Gomez, Colombia, on Aug. 12. Transport disruptions likely; Seek alternative routes.
Protesting residents blocked traffic near the La Gomez booth toll on Ruta Nacional 45, also known as Troncal del Magdalena, in the Santander Department on Aug. 12. The protesters are denouncing delays in road works between the municipalities of Bucaramanga and Sabana de Torres.
Authorities will likely deploy to the demonstration site. Transport disruptions are likely along Ruta Nacional 45 near the protest site. Clashes are possible if security forces try to disperse protesters.
Avoid protests as a precaution. Plan on transit disruptions and seek alternative routes to circumvent the impacted area. Do not attempt to pass through protestor-erected roadblocks. Wait for the police to dismantle them before proceeding. Comply with directives given by authorities.
