According to a press release, local authorities were aware of the demonstration and took measures to establish security perimeters to prevent participants from reaching their destination.

However, it also pointed out that demonstrators circumvented the device and reached the desired areas to confront the gang members led by Ti Jeff.

About a dozen people were killed, others were injured and some protesters were kidnapped.

In view of this situation, it was announced the opening of an investigation to establish responsibilities of all actors.

The area of Canaan, north of the capital, has been under siege by gangs for months and has been the scene of several massacres in the last year.

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