Road Block in Vía al Mar Lifted: Vendors to Meet with Authorities
After a day of protest on the Vía al Mar this Thursday, May 7, authorities confirmed that the blockade in Loma de Arena has been lifted.
TL;DR
- A protest blockade on the Vía al Mar in Loma de Arena was lifted on Thursday, May 7th.
- The blockade was organized by affected workers and business owners due to the construction of the Parador Turístico de Loma de Arena.
- Protesters were excluded from a census and allege that dozens of people lost their jobs as businesses closed for the construction.
- Affected individuals include single mothers and fathers who have lost their income.
- Authorities, including the General Secretary of the Governorate of Bolívar, Juliana Solano Char, mediated the situation.
- An agreement was reached for a meeting on Friday, May 8th, to establish accords with workers and merchants.
- Protesters demanded a direct response from the Governor of Bolívar.
- The census for vendors and business owners in the Zarabanda commercial area has been closed.
- The tourism project is a partnership between the Governorate of Bolívar and Surtigas, Fundación Promigas, Fundación Santo Domingo, and Coca-Cola FEMSA Colombia.
- More than 50 employees were reportedly affected by business closures in Zarabanda.