El Salvador: Protesters block Carretera Puerto La Libertad near La Libertad July 12

Event

Protesters have blocked traffic along Carretera Puerto La Libertad (CA-4 highway) near the municipality of La Libertad, El Salvador, July 12. Demonstrators have gathered in protest of a rise in public transport fares. Participants are blocking the highway in both directions near Curva del Papaturro, located around 2 km (1.2 miles) north of La Libertad.

Heightened security and transport disruptions are likely to continue in the area. While the event is likely to pass without major incident, low-level clashes are possible between protesters and police, especially if police move to disperse the protesters.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Allow extra time for travel in proximity to the protest July 12.