Several Arrest during Teachers' Rally in Lima as Ministry Bans Related Strike; Avoid Political Gatherings
Category: Unrest
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
06/22/2018 (Peru) - On Thursday, 21 June, at least five people were arrested in central Lima during protests held by unionised teachers. Protests have been ongoing for several days and are expected to continue even though the Ministry of Education illegalised the teachers' strike on Wednesday. The industrial action has been called in order to pressure the government to improve teachers' work conditions and further investment in education. Protests have taken place in the area of Plaza San Martin, a hotspot for protests and political rallies in the capital. Clashes between teachers and security forces have been reported.
Members in the aforementioned area are advised to remain clear of any political demonstrations due to the risk of exposure to potential crowd disturbances, opportunistic crime, and police crowd dispersal methods. Travellers should monitor local media sources for any information regarding the protest and resultant travel disruptions and should heed any directives issued by authorities.
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