Venezuela: Teachers plan to protest in Caracas, Jan. 9

Event

Teachers plan to protest outside the Ministry of Education in Caracas from 09:00 Jan. 9. The action is aimed at demanding higher salaries. Hundreds of people are likely to participate in the event.

Related demonstrations may also occur nationwide near education-related government buildings, in city centers, and public squares. Police are likely to deploy to monitor all related events. Confrontations between protesters and the police may occur if demonstrators are overly disruptive or ignore police orders to disperse. Ground travel delays may occur near all gathering sites.

Advice

Avoid all protests as a standard precaution. Plan for localized ground delays. Heed the instructions of the security forces.