Archives March 8, 2019

AMERICAS

Argentina

Today, travelers in urban centers, including Buenos Aires, should avoid all demonstrations related to an ongoing 72-hour strike by teachers. On March 6, a large protest was held at Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires. While further demonstrations have not yet been announced, they are likely to take place in major public squares and outside government buildings. The CTERA and Conadu teachers’ unions have called the strike over wage-related issues.

Colombia

Travelers in urban centers of Cauca department should continue to anticipate and avoid protests associated with an indefinite strike that began on February 25. Various groups, including farmers’ and teachers’ associations, organized the action to call on the government to honor agreements on rural, education,…