El Salvador: Activists to stage protest march in San Salvador from 08:00 Jan. 12

Activists plan to stage a protest march in San Salvador on Jan. 12. The purpose of the demonstration is to commemorate the signing of the 1992 peace agreement in El Salvador and to denounce various policies of the current government, including budget cuts and the heightened role of the armed forces under the current state of emergency. The march will reportedly begin at 08:00 from Parque Cuscatlan and proceed toward the Historic Center. The number of people who would participate in the demonstration and the intended march route were not immediately clear.

Authorities will likely deploy a heightened security presence to the vicinity of the protest march to monitor the demonstration. Transport disruptions will likely affect areas subject to protest activity and increased security. Road closures and localized business disruptions are also possible. Clashes between demonstrators and security forces cannot be ruled out.