26 Aug 2024 | 12:04 PM UTC
Paraguay: Indigenous activists protesting on Avenida General Jose Gervasio Artigas in Asuncion Aug. 26
Indigenous activists blocking Avenida General Jose Gervasio Artigas in Asuncion, Paraguay Aug. 26. Transport disruptions likely.
Indigenous groups are protesting on Avenida General Jose Gervasio Artigas in Asuncion Aug. 26, prompting transport disruptions by blocking the thoroughfare between Calle Doctor Manuel Perez and Avenida Peru. The protesters are demanding greater attention from the government regarding indigenous affairs.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the affected area. Clashes between police and protesters are possible.
Avoid the protest as a precaution. If violence occurs, immediately leave the area and seek shelter in a non-governmental building. Plan for extra travel time near the affected area. 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 instructions from authorities.
