This is how the day of demonstrations and protests progresses this Thursday 28

This Thursday, April 28, marks one year since the start of the national strike of 2021. For this day, protests and demonstrations are taking place and here we tell you, minute by minute, how the day is going and possible road and mobility impairments.

MINUTE BY MINUTE

3:35 p.m.

26th Street: The demonstration continues on Calle 26 with Carrera 40, from west to east. Protesters carry out a total blockade of the road.

Indigenous Minga Pedagogical Unit and students: The demonstration began on Calle 72 with Carrera 11, at the moment it is located on Carrera 10 with Calle 55 in the west-east direction. At the hour without road affectation. Approximate capacity of 3000 people.

Secretary of Government: there is a sit-in at Carrera 8 with Calle 11. No road damage. Approximate capacity of 10 people. In protection of the eastern hills, they have already installed a right of petition in the entity.

Chancellery: there is a sit-in on Calle 10 with Carrera 6. No road damage. Approximate capacity of 10 people. In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the death of Carolina Garzón.

District U. Kennedy Headquarters Group 1: The demonstration began on Carrera 95 with calle 6A west-east, at the moment it is on Calle 26 (Avenida El Dorado) with Carrera 40, west-east. With total affectation of the road. Approximate capacity of 600 people.

U. District Headquarters Vivero is unified with the headquarters of the Macarena and Pedagogical Group 2: demonstration began on the road to Choachí with kilometer 0, south-north direction. At the moment they move on Calle 26 with Carrera 24 to the West. Total blockage of the road. Approximate capacity of 1000 people

3:20 p.m.

Several stations of the Caracas trunk of Transmilenio have been vandalized.

These are the corridors in the city that have affected mobility:

– Calle 132 with Carrera 102, direction west-east.
– Calle 26 with Carrera 45, south-north direction.
– Av. Caracas with calle 45, direction south-north.
– Calle 26 with Carrera 33, east-west direction.

2:40 p.m.

Calmly passes the march in Medellin. The protesters walked from the Parque de Los Deseos to La Alpujarra in the center of the city.

2:35 p.m.

Due to blockages on 45th Street, the trunk fleet is diverted in a south-north direction as follows:

– Calle 26 west to Carrera 33.
– Carrera 33 north to the NQS.
– NQS south to CAD where return to the north is made.
– NQS north to the 80th interconnector, the fleet that goes to 80th Street, Suba and North takes the respective main lines.

Stations between Calle 76 and Calle 26 on Caracas are closed. Services operate parallel on the NQS.

2:05 p.m.

Operational news in Transmilenio:

Due to mobilization at the National University on 26th Street, there is no passage in the east-west direction in the mixed and exclusive lanes. The fleet stops to the east at Recinto Ferial station and to the west at Carrera 33.

1:45 p.m.

At this time there are 13 concentration points throughout the city:

26th Street National University: a sit-in is presented on Calle 26 (Avenida El Dorado) with Carrera 33 in an east-west direction. No road damage. Approximate capacity of 50 people. Protesters inside and outside the University.

Indigenous Minga Pedagogical Unit and students: The demonstration began on Calle 72 with Carrera 11, at the moment it is on Calle 55 with Carrera 9 in the west-east direction. At the time with mixed road blockade. Approximate capacity of 3000 people.

Registry: a sit-in is presented on Calle 26 (Avenida El Dorado) with Carrera 54. With road affectation of the mixed road. Approximate capacity of 20 people. Disagreements with the voting process.

Secretary of Government: there is a sit-in at Carrera 8 with Calle 11. No road damage. Approximate capacity of 10 people. In protection of the eastern hills, they have already installed a right of petition in the entity.

Chancellery: there is a sit-in on Calle 10 with Carrera 6. No road damage. Approximate capacity of 10 people. In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the death of Carolina Garzón.

Portico Park (Suba): Demonstration started at Calle 145 with Carrera 100. At the moment at Carrera 126 with Calle 139 in a south-north direction. With road affectation of the mixed road. Approximate capacity of 20 people. Installation of tents.

Ministry of Labor: there is a sit-in on Calle 99 with Carrera 14. No road damage. Approximate capacity of 70 people. Members of the Sindesena union protesting peacefully outside the Ministry of Labor.

Advocacy: there is a sit-in on Calle 55 with Carrera 10. No road damage. Approximate capacity of 20 people. There are 2 tents installed, possibly the point of arrival of the indigenous mobilization that will leave the Pedagogical University.

Attorney General of the Nation: a sit-in is presented on Esperanza avenue with 50th street in the west-east direction. No road damage. Approximate capacity of 20 people. They demonstrate for freedom for political prisoners and justice for those who died during the national strike.

District U. Kennedy Headquarters Group 1: The demonstration began in Carrera 95 with calle 6A west-east, at the moment it is located in Avenida Américas with Carrera 70 in the west-east direction. With affectation of the exclusive road. Approximate capacity of 30 people destined for the Banderas Monument.

District U. Kennedy Headquarters Group 2: a demonstration is presented on Ciudad de Cali avenue with 42 South street in a south-north direction. With road affectation of the mixed road. Approximate capacity of 25 people. Loss of 1 lane out of 3, it is expected that the destination will be the Tintal roundabout (Cidade de Cali avenue with Americas avenue) and unify with Group 1.

U. District Headquarters Vivero is unified with the headquarters of the macarena: The demonstration began on the road to Choachí with Kilometer 0 south-north, at the moment it is in Carrera 7 with Calle 40 in a north-south direction. With affectation of the mixed road. Approximate capacity of 100 people begin their journey along Carrera 3 north to the Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca. In follow-up by hooded men who could join the demonstration.

Pedagogical U. 72nd Street headquarters: The demonstration began on Calle 72 with Carrera 11. At the moment it is located on Carrera 11 with Calle 72 in a north-south direction. With affectation of the mixed road. Approximate capacity of 120 people bound for Lourdes Park.

12:42 p.m.

At this time, a group of demonstrators is advancing along Carrera 7 between Calle 40 and Calle 34 in both directions.

Detours are being made in:
– 45th Street and 42nd Street
– 34th Street

12:00 p.m.
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At this time, three new concentrations are reported in points of the capital.
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Attorney General of the Nation: sit-in is presented on av. Esperanza with calle 50 in the Occ-Or sense. No road damage. Approximate capacity of 20 people. They demonstrate for freedom for political prisoners and justice for those who died during the national strike.

District U. Kennedy Headquarters Group 1: The demonstration began in Carrera 95 with Calle 6A Occ-Or, at the moment it is located in *Av. Americas with Av. Cali *. With affectation of the exclusive road. Approximate capacity of 30 people destined for the Banderas Monument.

District U. Kennedy Headquarters Group 2: Demonstration is presented at Av. Cali with calle 42 sur S – N. With road affectation of the mixed road. Approximate capacity of 25 people. Loss of 1 lane of 3, it is expected that the destination will be the Tintal roundabout (Av. Cali with Av. Américas) and unify with Group 1.

11:55 a.m.

The Ministry of Mobility reported the points of the city where the demonstrations are affecting mobility:

– Calle 55 with Carrera 9
– Calle 26 with Carrera 54
– Av. Americas with av. Cali
– Av. Cali with 42 South Street
– Race 20 with lane 1

10:39 a.m.

The Ministry of Mobility reported the following blockades due to mobilizations:

Indigenous Minga Pedagogical Unit and students: The demonstration began on Calle 72 with Carrera 11, at the moment it is located on Carrera 11 with Calle 70 in a North-South direction. At the time with mixed road blockade. Approximate capacity of 3,000 people.

Registry: there is a sit-in on Calle 26 (Av. Dorado) with Carrera 54. No road damage. Approximate capacity of 20 people. Disagreements with the voting process.

Secretary of Government: there is a sit-in at Carrera 8 with Calle 11. No road damage. Approximate capacity of 10 people. In protection of the eastern hills, they have already installed a right of petition in the entity.

Chancellery: there is a sit-in on Calle 10 with Carrera 6. No road damage. Approximate capacity of 10 people. In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the death of Carolina Garzón.

Parque Pórtico (SUBA): a sit-in is presented on Calle 145 with Carrera 100. No road damage. Approximate capacity of 20 people. Installation of tents.

Ministry of Labor: there is a sit-in on Calle 99 with Carrera 14. No road damage. Approximate capacity of 70 people. Members of the union (Sindesena) peacefully protesting outside the Ministry of Labor.

Advocacy: there is a sit-in on Calle 55 with Carrera 10. No road damage. Approximate capacity of 20 people. There are 2 tents installed, possibly the point of arrival of the indigenous mobilization that is going to leave the Pedagogical University and hold a public hearing.

10:30 a.m.

At this time the authorities reported the following concentrations:

– Indigenous community
Florida National Park and Park
Total 650

– Victims of the conflict
Special jurisdiction for peace
Total 10 people

– District University
bag
Capacity of 70 people

– District University
nursery headquarters
50 persons

– Concentration Mayor’s Office of Bogotá
10 people

– Society Superintendence
Ave El Dorado Teusaquillo
15 people

– Race 10 with street 27
Concentration of 15 people

9:00 am

After the closures due to the tractor-trailer accident on the Autopista Norte with Calle 145, at this time TransMilenio operates normally at the Toberín, Calle 161, Mazurén, Calle 146 and Calle 142 stations.

8:21 a.m.

At this time it is reported that there are no demonstrations in Bogotá and the average speed in the 14 main corridors of the city is 27 km/h.

8:15 a.m.

Six stranded tractor-trailer vehicles are presented, in the town of Usaquén, on the Autonorte with calle 134 to 127, North – South direction.

Bogotá Transit Units and assigned crane assistance.

8:07 a.m.

At this time, the accident continues on the road (Specialized Group of Hazardous Materials (MATPEL) controls a leak of vehicular gas from a tanker truck) on av. Boyacá with calle 80 Sur, in the SN direction, the following alternate route is suggested: take av. Caracas.

7:56 a.m.

At this time, the incident continues on the expressway, on the Autonorte with Calle 145 in a North-South direction.

The following alternate routes are suggested: take Calle 170 to the West, Av. Boyacá to the South, 138th Street to the East to return to the Autonorte.

7:35 a.m.

Firefighters from the Marichuela, Candelaria, Kennedy stations and the Specialized Group for Hazardous Materials (MATPEL) control a vehicle gas leak from a tanker truck on Av Boyacá with clle 76 sur. No people affected. The is restricted mobility.

7:10 a.m.

At the time, cancellation of the contraflow of buses begins and normal operation is resumed on the North Highway.

6:05 a.m.

Due to the tractor removal procedure on the North Highway, a blockade with a crane is presented on 142nd Street to clear the road. Counterflow is prepared and stations Toberin, Calle 161, Mazuren, Calle 146 and Calle 142 are no longer served.

4:00 a.m.
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Due to a private vehicle accident (truck truck) that loses control and is crossed in the mixed lane at the height of 142nd Street with the highway in a North – South direction, at the time there is an invasion of private cars to the trunk lane.

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