Bolivia: Protesters clash with police and block roads in Tiquipaya March 20

Event

Rival groups of protesters are blocking roads, holding street demonstrations, and clashing with police in the Cuatro Esquinas and Bruno Moqo neighborhoods of Tiquipaya on March 20. The protests concern plans to build a water treatment plant in the area; while some of the protesters favor the plant, others oppose it.

The demonstrations and associated roadblocks will likely cause transport and business disruptions in the affected area. An Increased security presence is likely until the situation normalizes. Continued clashes with police and between rival protest groups are possible.

Advice

Avoid all protests as a precaution. If violence occurs nearby, immediately leave the area and seek shelter in a non-governmental building. Do not attempt to drive through protesters-erected roadblocks; wait for the police to dismantle them instead. Heed the instructions of security personnel.