2024-05-17: The National University of Bogotá issued a red alert on Thursday (16 May) due to disturbances caused by hooded individuals and public order issues near the campus entrance on Avenida NQS at 45th Street. As a result, the university administration announced an immediate evacuation of the campus at around 6 pm (local time).
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Violent clashes between protesters and security forces are possible. Travellers are advised to exercise caution, to strictly avoid demonstrations, road blockades, large gatherings, and deployments of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
