Dominican Republic: Activists to stage demonstration in front of National Congress in Santo Domingo from 16:00 Nov. 9, cacerolazo protest from 20:00 Nov. 10

Activists affiliated with the Patria Libre group plan to demonstrate in Santo Domingo on Nov. 9. The purpose of the demonstration is to demand that the government cut back on public spending. Protest organizers have announced that demonstration participants will gather in front of the National Congress building at 16:00. Additionally, protest organizers have called for cacerolazo protests - during which participants bang pots, pans, and other utensils to make noise and draw attention to their cause - from 20:00 on Sundays, beginning Nov. 10. The precise number of people who would participate in the protest activity was not immediately clear.

Authorities will likely deploy a heightened security presence in the vicinity of the National Congress building and any other demonstration locations to monitor the protest activity. Officials may also close local roads on short notice. Localized transport disruptions are likely. Clashes between demonstrators and police are possible, particularly if rally participants are disruptive or fail to heed any orders from authorities to disperse.