2025-05-07: A countrywide general strike has been called by the National Union of Workers in Services and Public Purpose Entities (STTS) for 16 May, running for 24 hours from midnight. The strike will impact key public sectors, including health, education, transport, and administration.
Heightened security measures as well as disruptions to traffic and public life 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.
