Unknown Group Attacked Politicians' Residence in Ciudad del Este, Alto Parana Department
Category: Transportation
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
10/22/2018 (Paraguay) - Local media sources report on Sunday, 21 October that clashes broke out at around 2100hrs (0100 UTC, 22 October) in Ciudad del Este after a group of people attempted to attack the residence of two Paraguayan politicians, Javier Zacarias Irun and Sandra Zacarias. At least one person has been injured and multiple cars damaged. Eyewitnesses stated that the assailants are likely to be supporters of the Cerro Porteno football club. Sunday afternoon, protestors marched in Ciudad del Este to demand the dismissal of the "Zacarias Clan" allegedly involved corruption activities. Similar protests and incidents are likely in the near term in Ciudad del Este.
Members in Paraguay are advised to limit time spent in the vicinity of any public gatherings due to potential exposure to incidental violence and police crowd control measures. Members should keep apprised of potential demonstrations or gatherings by monitoring local media sources.
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