20 May 2019 | 10:25 AM UTC
Colombia: Nationwide transport workers strike May 20
Transport workers strike across the country May 20; heightened security presence and transportation disruptions expected
Event
Transport workers are planning to hold a nationwide strike on Monday, May 20, to denounce poor working conditions. Around 300,000 cargo carriers are expected to carry out a work stoppage in the departments of Cundinamarca, Arauca, Antioquia, Santander, Cesar, Cordoba, Huila, and Caquetá. Related protests and disruptions are possible across the country.
Advice
Individuals in the abovementionned areas are advised to keep abreast of the situation, follow all instructions issued by local authorities, and avoid all protests as a precaution.
