Honduras: Protesters block roads in Colonia San Jose del Pedregal area of Tegucigalpa May 8

Event

Students of the San Jose del Pedregal Institute have blocked roads in the Colonia San Jose del Pedregal area of Tegucigalpa May 8 using burning tires and other debris. The students are protesting what they consider to be the poor conditions of the institute's facilities. The protests are causing transport and business disruptions in the area, and police are likely to deploy to the demonstrations. Clashes are possible, especially if police attempt to forcibly disperse protesters and reopen roads.

Context

Avoid all demonstrations as a precaution. If violence occurs, immediately leave the area and seek shelter in a nongovernmental building. Consider postponing transport and business appointments in the Colonia San Jose del Pedregal area, and seek alternative routes to roads that go through it. Heed the instructions of security personnel.