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Minute30.com .- The United States Embassy in Colombia has issued a security alert addressed to its citizens and the general public, in response to the demonstrations called for today, Wednesday, January 7, 2026. According to the report, the concentrations will begin at 4:00 pm in the public squares of the main cities of the country.

It is expected that the marches prior to the events will generate serious effects on mobility and road closures at strategic points.

Confirmed concentration points:

Medellin: Plaza Mayor.

Bogota: Plaza de Bolívar.

Cali: Cayzedo Square.

Bucaramanga: Luis Carlos Galán Civic Square.

Cartagena: San Pedro Claver Square.

Saint Martha: Bolívar Park.

Suspension of consular services

Due to the public order situation, the Embassy reported that it will not provide routine consular services after 2:00 pm today, focusing only on emergencies for US citizens.
Safety recommendations:

The authorities recommend that citizens in general take the following precautions to avoid incidents in the midst of crowds:

Avoid crowds: Protests have the potential to turn violent unexpectedly.

Personal safety: Keep a low profile, avoid wearing jewelry or valuables, and do not use your cell phone in crowded public places.

Mobility: Leave early for your destination, keep your vehicle doors and windows closed, and monitor local media for traffic updates.

Non-resistance: In case of attempted robbery or disturbances, it is recommended not to physically resist.

Local authorities are already preparing security devices around critical points to ensure that the day passes peacefully, although a strong impact on the public transport system is expected during the afternoon rush hour.

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