[Colombia] Protests: Peaceful protest

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. On April 9, 2025, approximately 100 licensed taxi drivers and union members blocked streets near Barranquilla's Metropolitano Stadium, protesting new digital taximeter systems and proposed bus-only lanes. The demonstration represents localized transport sector tensions but remains low-severity with limited broader implications.

Supply-chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event. Any supply-chain disruption would be limited to local goods movement within Barranquilla if street blockages expanded or persisted, but current impact appears minimal given the protest's localized nature and focus on taxi industry regulations.

Watch points

• Monitor whether street blockages expand beyond the immediate stadium area or extend to major commercial districts
• Track potential escalation if other transport unions join the protest or if government implements disputed regulations