Colon gears up for black day of protests

Another day of protests organized by the Committee for the Salvation of Colon will start at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 19 with marchers dressed in black.

The Minister of the Presidency, Álvaro Alemán, who has called the province-wide strike illegal said that the government is open to dialogue “without pressure or threats from sectors that seek confrontation. “

The committee has asked the population to wear black to participate in the march that departs at 5:30 a.m. from Sabanitas.

At 7:00 a.m., the march leaves from 16th street to Los Cuatro Altos, said Colonist leader Felipe Cabezas.

The teachers’ unions reported that they will support the strike, And have asked parents and guardians not to send their children to classes. The Ministry of Education (Meduca) said that classes will be taught, as established in the school calendar.

Gustavo Becker, collective transport leader, reported a lack of consensus on the 12 public transit routes to support the protest, but, some route presidents said their buses will not circulate for security reasons reports La Prensa

Owners of commercial premises in Colon have opted to strengthen their windows and access doors as a safety and prevention measure, to avoid being victims of acts of vandalism, such as occurred on March 13 and 14 last.

The Minister of Security, Alexis Bethancourt, visited the province and promised to guarantee the security of the population warning that street closures, tire burning or acts of vandalism will not be allowed.