24 Jan 2023 | 01:07 PM UTC
Costa Rica: Unionized police officers to demonstrate in San Jose Jan. 26
Unionized police officers plan protest at Parque Central, San Jose, Costa Rica, from 08:30 Jan. 26. Disruptions likely; avoid protest.
Event
Unionized police officers, affiliated with the National Police Union (Union Nacional de Policias), plan to hold a protest in San Jose Jan. 26. Participants intend to gather at Parque Central starting 08:30. The action is to demand salary increases and improved benefits for law enforcement agents.
Hundreds are likely to participate in the demonstrations, which will likely lead to heightened security and transport disruptions in the area. Violence is unlikely.
Advice
Avoid the protest as a precaution. Allow additional time to reach destinations if operating near the impacted area in San Jose Jan. 26.
