Colombia: Demonstration Information (November 23)

Key Points:

• According to reports, demonstrations and gatherings protesting the Petro administration are being organized in major cities across Colombia on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
• These events are expected to cause significant traffic disruptions, and there is a possibility of riots or unforeseen incidents involving agitated crowds.

Details of Demonstrations:

Protests are scheduled in the following locations:

Bogotá:

• Meeting point: Parque Nacional
• March route: Parque Nacional to Plaza de Bolívar
• Time: 10:00 AM

Medellín:

• Meeting points: Glorieta C.C. Monterrey, Estación Estadio del Metro, and Av. Oriental con La Playa
• March route: These locations to Antigua Estación Ferrocarril
• Time: 10:00 AM

Cali:

• Meeting point: Parque Panamericano
• March route: Parque Panamericano to Plazoleta Jairo Varela
• Time: 10:00 AM

Barranquilla:

• Meeting point: Estación de Joe Arroyo
• March route: Estación de Joe Arroyo to Parque Santander
• Time: 9:00 AM

Armenia:

• Meeting point: Parque Fundadores
• March route: Parque Fundadores to Plaza de Bolívar
• Time: 10:00 AM

Manizales:

• Meeting point: Sector CAI El Cable
• March route: Sector CAI El Cable to Plaza de Bolívar
• Time: 10:00 AM

Pereira:

• Meeting points: Makro Dos Quebradas and Parque Olaya Herrera
• March route: These locations to Plaza de Bolívar
• Time: 10:00 AM

Cartagena:

• Meeting point: India Catalina
• March route: India Catalina via Av. Venezuela to Camellón de los Mártires
• Time: 9:00 AM

Safety Precautions:

1. Traffic and Safety Concerns
   • Expect significant traffic disruptions in the affected areas.
   • Be aware that some demonstrations in the past have escalated into riots involving damage to public facilities and attacks on police officers.
2. Avoidance and Planning
   • Check local traffic conditions and demonstration updates via the internet or other reliable sources.
   • Plan alternative routes and transportation options ahead of time.
3. Personal Safety
   • Do not approach or linger near demonstration areas unnecessarily.
   • If you encounter scenes of clashes between demonstrators and police, leave the area immediately and do not attempt to take photos or videos.

Stay informed and prioritize your safety while traveling or commuting on this day.