Venezuela: Protest underway in downtown Caracas March 22

Event

Unionized public workers, including members of the Venezuelan Federation of Teachers (Federacion Venezolana de Maestros, FVM), launched a protest in downtown Caracas early March 22. Demonstrators are gathered in Plaza Caracas, near several government ministries. The action to demand higher salaries and increased pensions.

Hundreds are likely to participate in the protest, which is likely to cause transport disruptions in the area. Heightened security near government buildings is also likely. Significant violence is not likely, but cannot be discounted entirely if protesters are overly disruptive.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a precaution. Allow additional time to reach destinations if operating in downtown Caracas March 22.