Nariño Cargo Drivers Protest Security and Connectivity

Cargo transporters in Nariño are protesting to demand security guarantees and connectivity on departmental roads. The demonstrations follow recent violence in the Valle and Risaralda departments. Additionally, residents in Cauca mobilized to honor victims of a weekend attack on the Pan-American Highway. The demonstrations follow a wave of terrorist attacks in the country. The National Federation of Departments criticized President Gustavo Petro's government for its perceived indolence regarding these attacks. Victims of a recent bombing on the Pan-American Highway were also noted in the context of regional instability. Cargo transporters in Nariño, Colombia, held protests demanding urgent government action regarding regional insecurity. Drivers are seeking guarantees to ensure safe passage through the department. The mobilization aims to address the current insecurity affecting transport routes toward the interior of the department. The movement responds to ongoing insecurity affecting road connectivity in the region. Drivers are calling for the national government to adopt immediate measures to address these safety concerns.