Incident Details
Unionized petroleum workers are anticipated to protest on 11 November. Participants are expected to gather in front of the Portaria de Regap (Refinaria Gabriel Passos) at 07:00 local time. The protest is to assert petroleum workers’ labor rights and to demand the reinstatement of dismissed workers who were unlawfully dismissed. The participants are also calling for the replacement of the directors involved.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid protests, which may turn violent. Travelers should maintain situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance. Monitor the incident via local news and social media.
