On 14 March 2025, in Bogota - Los Martires (Bogota, D.C.), a group of women and members of feminist associations protested against gender-based violence and a recent femicide in Ibague (Tolima). The protest began at the Council of Bogota, and marched through Calle 34 and Transversal 28 streets to the Centro Memoria metro station and Calle 26 Street. During the protest, some of the protesters spray-painted a statue and pushed a motorcycle driver, but the situation did not escalate. Originally the march had been planned to end at Bolivar Square.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary On March 14, 2025, women's groups in Bogotá, Colombia held a peaceful demonstration to protest against sexual violence and the femicide case in Ibagué, Tolima. The protest began at the Bogotá Congress, marched through major city roads, and concluded at Centro Memoria subway station, proceeding without major incidents except for minor property damage.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Temporary constraints on Bogotá city traffic network: Temporary traffic delays occurred on major roads including Calle 34 and Transversal 28 due to the march
• Minimal subway operation impact: While passenger movement was restricted around Centro Memoria subway station due to the gathering, there appears to have been no service suspension
• Minor freight transport disruption: Short-term need for detour routes for cargo transport passing through central Bogotá
• Normal air cargo processing: Access to El Dorado International Airport appears unaffected

3) Watch points

• Follow-up demonstration plans: Monitoring potential additional demonstrations due to social issues related to sexual violence and whether they might expand in scale
• Government response measures: Tracking the impact of Colombian government announcements on sexual violence prevention policies or related legislation initiatives on social reactions