Chile: Street vendors protest in central Coquimbo Nov. 17

Event

Street vendors are protesting in central Coquimbo against an ongoing police operation that seeks to relocate street vendors to markets. As part of the protests, the vendors have sporadically blocked roads and set barricades and debris on fire. Localized transport and business disruptions are likely near any protests, and police will likely deploy to all protest locations. Clashes between demonstrators and police are possible.

Advice

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