Spain: Labor union calls for protest march in Malaga Nov. 19 over working conditions and pension reforms

Event

The General Confederation of Labor (CGT) union has called for a protest march in central Malaga Nov. 19 to demand better working conditions and pension reforms. Protesters plan to gather at Constitution Plaza at 12:00 before embarking on a march. The intended demonstration route is unclear; participants will probably march throughout the city center. Hundreds of people could participate in the action.

Heightened security, as well as localized business and transport disruptions, are likely through the afternoon of Nov. 19. The protest will probably pass peacefully, though minor skirmishes between police and demonstrators remain possible.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a precaution. Plan for localized transport disruptions in central Malaga the afternoon of Nov. 19. Allow additional time to reach destinations. Heed instructions of authorities.