19 Jul 2022 | 04:29 AM UTC
Puerto Rico: Activists plan to protest in San Juan July 20 over electricity policies
Activists plan to protest in San Juan, Puerto Rico, July 20 over electricity policies. Heightened security, transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists from various groups, including Citizens' Victory Movement (Victoria Ciudadana) and the Energy Alliance (Alianza Energetica), plan to march in San Juan July 20 to protest the LUMA energy company, electricity rate increases, and other energy policies. Demonstrators plan to meet in front of the Capitol Building (El Capitolio) at 09:00 before marching to the Fortress (La Fortaleza); organizers claim the action will end by 17:00. Protests may also occur in other parts of San Juan.
Hundreds to thousands of participants could join the demonstration. Heightened security is likely, as are localized transit disruptions. Clashes are possible if security attempts to disperse the protest.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a precaution. Plan for localized transport disruptions through July 20. Comply with all instructions given by authorities.
