Bogotá is facing traffic disruptions and protests monday evening, December 1, 2025, largely centered around demonstrations by students at the district University opposing the newly appointed rector, Jorge Lizcano. The unrest, unfolding along 26th Street and impacting TransMilenio service, comes as the city enforces a driving restriction policy.Commuters should expect delays and plan alternate routes, with detailed information on circulating vehicles listed below.
Bogotá is experiencing disruptions on December 1, 2025, as protests and roadblocks have emerged along 26th Street heading west. The unrest stems largely from demonstrations by students at the District University, who are voicing opposition to the recently appointed rector, Jorge Lizcano.
The city’s Mobility Secretariat is monitoring the situation closely and working to guide drivers around congested areas, according to officials. The protests come as the city implements a driving restriction policy, limiting which vehicles can circulate on certain days.
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Bogotá Driving Restrictions December 1-5, 2025:
- Monday, December 1: Vehicles with license plates ending in 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are permitted to circulate.
- Tuesday, December 2: Vehicles with license plates ending in 6, 7, 8, 9, and 0 are permitted to circulate.
- Wednesday, December 3: Vehicles with license plates ending in 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are permitted to circulate.
- Thursday, December 4: Vehicles with license plates ending in 6, 7, 8, 9 and 0 are permitted to circulate.
- Friday, December 5: Vehicles with license plates ending in 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are permitted to circulate.
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LIVE | Demonstrations in Bogotá TODAY
- 6:22 p.m. | Demonstrations continue at NQS and 45th Street. However, the ‘Ciudad Universitaria’ TransMilenio station has resumed operations.
- 6:10 p.m. | Blockade at NQS and 45th Street, southbound. Closure at 53rd Street northbound, with a return available on 36th Avenue.
- 5:53 p.m. | Demonstrations have resumed in front of the National University. Ciudad Universitaria TransMilenio station temporarily closes.
- 5:25 p.m. | Quinta Paredes, Gobernación – Can – Salitre Greco – Tiempo Maloka stations have resumed operation.
- 5:38 p.m. | Traffic flow has recovered in both directions on El Dorado Avenue.
- 4:56 p.m. | Disturbances are occurring at 26th Street and 66th Avenue. TransMilenio stations: Quinta Paredes, Gobernación, CAN, Salitre – El Greco and El Tiempo – Chamber of Commerce are not in service.
