Incident Details

The US Embassy released an alert that violent protests will occur in Santiago and Plaza Italia, as well as other cities, on March 29. Demonstrations are likely to be in downtown areas, the vicinity of universities and around public transportation. Vandalism and clashes with police are also suspected.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid protests and plan alternate routes of travel. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.