Security Minister: Protesting is Valid, but Closing Streets Violates the Law

Public Security Minister Frank Ábrego spoke out on Wednesday regarding the street closures and protests that have occurred across the country, motivated by the rejection of Law 462 of the Social Security Fund (CSS) and other social demands.  However, he warned that when roads are blocked, it violates the law and infringes on the right of all citizens to freedom of movement. “In these cases, the security forces must act,” the minister said.  Mulino’s warning: ‘No matter what the cost, this country will not be shut down.’  The president assured that law enforcement will maintain operations and interventions to maintain “public order.”

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