18 Oct 2024 | 02:47 PM UTC
Colombia: Protesters marching in Bogota Oct. 18
Protesters marching along Carrera 13 to Ministry of Labor in Bogota, Colombia, Oct. 18. Transport disruptions ongoing.
Demonstrators are marching towards the Ministry of Labor in Bogota on Oct. 18. Localized disruptions are being reported as participants march along Carrera 13. Officials are monitoring the gathering. The participants' demands remain unclear at this time.
Heightened security, further transport disruptions, and business disruptions are likely in the coming hours. Protesters may also gather at other locations in Bogota. Clashes between demonstrators and police cannot be ruled out.
Avoid all protest activity as a precaution. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the demonstrations and related disruptions. Allow extra time to travel if operating in Bogota. If violence breaks out in your area, depart the immediate vicinity and seek shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
