Bolivia
La Paz: Plan for disruption on 21-22 April during protest marches by rural teachers
Expect disruption on 21-22 April in the administrative capital La Paz (La Paz department) during protest marches by teachers from rural areas. Members of the CONMERB union will highlight several demands, including for improved working conditions and salary increases accounting for inflation. Participants will gather from 09.00 (local time) on both days outside the CONMERB headquarters and proceed via a route yet to be announced. The event is likely to be well-attended. Any scuffles between demonstrators and the police would pose incidental risks to bystanders.
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Brazil
Central, northern states: Exercise caution, expect weather-related disruption over coming hours (Revised)
Exercise caution and expect weather-related disruption over the coming hours in central and northern states. The National Institute of Meteorology (INMET) has further issued an orange warning (middle on a three-tier scale) for heavy rainfall in parts of Acre, Amapa, Amazonas, Ceara, Maranhao, Mato Grosso, Para, Piaui, Rondonia, Roraima and Tocantins states until at least 23.59 (local time) on 21 April. Up to 2.4 inches (6cm) of rain per hour is forecast. Severe weather is liable to exacerbate flooding, landslides and road closures in already affected areas.
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Canada
Ontario, Quebec provinces: Exercise caution, expect further disruption due to flooding along Ottawa River
Exercise caution and expect disruption over the coming days in Ontario and Quebec provinces due to flooding along the Ottawa River. Around 160 houses in Gatineau (Quebec) are reportedly at risk due to flooding, and 41 streets have been closed. Several areas in both provinces have announced state of emergencies due to the flooding, including Fort-Coulonge municipality (Quebec). The authorities anticipate the water level to begin to recede by 21 April. No related casualties have been reported so far. Short-notice transport disruption and infrastructure outages are possible in affected areas.
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Guatemala
Guatemala City: Plan journeys accounting for disruption on 22 April due to planned protest
Plan journeys on 22 April in the capital Guatemala City accounting for disruption during a planned protest by various civil society groups. Organisers have called the demonstration over several perceived social, environmental and economic issues. Participants will gather from 08.00 (local time) at four main points, including Estacion El Trebol, Anillo Periferico, Plaza Obelisco and Calle Marti. There is a strong likelihood that protesters will then march toward the Congress of Guatemala, Casa Presidencial and the Palacio Nacional de la Cultura. Expect related traffic disruption and a heightened police presence near the affected areas.
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