[Colombia] Protests: Peaceful protest

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. On April 9, 2025, hundreds of licensed taxi drivers in Medellin, Colombia blocked multiple streets and highways including major arteries like Autopista Norte Highway and the Occidente tunnel, protesting against unlicensed and app-based transport services. The roadblocks caused significant traffic congestion across the city.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates. Urban transport disruptions in Medellin could temporarily affect local distribution networks if the protests expand or persist, though the current scope appears limited to taxi driver grievances against ride-sharing competition.

Watch points

• Monitor whether protests spread to other Colombian cities or involve additional transport sectors beyond taxis
• Track duration and potential escalation if government negotiations with CONFETAX union fail to resolve underlying licensing disputes