Colombia: Unionized teachers to protest nationwide, Nov. 21

Unionized teachers affiliated with the Colombian Federation of Education Workers (Federacion Colombiana de Trabajadores de la Educacion, FECODE) plan to hold protests throughout Colombia on Nov. 21 to support the current government's proposed social reforms. Organizers have confirmed gatherings at the following locations and times:

• Bogota: Parque Simon Bolivar at 08:00

• Medellin: March from Parque de las Luces to Punto Cero at 10:00

• Riohacha: Parque Simon Bolivar at 07:00

Protests in other cities, including Cartagena, Barranquilla, and Cucuta, are likely. Thousands are likely to participate in most demonstrations, especially in Bogota. Transport and business disruptions are likely, as is heightened security near government buildings. Clashes are unlikely but cannot be entirely ruled out.