Flag

An official website of the United States government

Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Bogota – November 25 Protests
23 MINUTE READ
November 25, 2022

Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Bogota – November 25 Protests 

Location: Countrywide 

EventThe Embassy advises U.S. citizens that demonstrations protesting violence against women are planned November 25 at the following times and locations: 

  • Bogota:  2:00 pm – El Sector de Heroes, Calle 80/Autopista Norte to Secretaria de SaludCra. 32/Calle 12Universidad Nacional to the statue of La PolaCra. 2A/Calle 18Calle 26/Cra. 30 to Somos un Rostro; Medicinal Legal; Parque Verbernal  
  • Barranquilla: 11:00 am – Fiscalia, Paseo Bolivar 
  • Bucaramanga: 1:00 pm – Universidad Industiral de Santander 
  • Cali: 9:00 am – Concejo Municipal to Cra 3. #9-28; 2:00 pm Secretaria de Educacion; 4:30 pm Universidad del Valle 
  • Cartagena: 2:00 pm – Pie de la Popa 
  • Ibague: 2:00 pm – Universidad del Tolima 
  • Medellin: 10:00 am – Parque Bolivar2:00 pm – Parque de la Resistencia
  • Pasto3:30 pm – Plaza de Carnaval
  • Pereira: 4:00 pm – Parque de la Libertad
  • Popayan: 8:00 am – Radio Calera
  • Santa Marta: 4:00 pm – Gobernacion de Magdalena
  • Tunja: 2:00 pm – Plaza de Bolivar 

The Embassy advises U.S. citizens to avoid areas around demonstrations whenever possible and exercise caution when in the vicinity of large gatherings as even peaceful demonstrations have the potential to turn violent without any warning.   

Actions to Take   

  • Avoid protest areas.    
  • Avoid crowds and demonstrations.    
  • Monitor local media for updates.    
  • Exercise vigilance.   
  • Be aware of your surroundings.    
  • Plan for alternative travel routes.   

Assistance: