02 Jul 2019 | 12:34 PM UTC
Mexico: Protest scheduled in Toluca on July 2
Residents demanding government funding to protest in Toluca (Mexico State), July 2; transport disruptions expected
Event
Residents in Toluca (Mexico State) are slated to protest on Tuesday, July 2, asking for the state government to comply with a variety of services in the state's municipalities. Protesters will gather at the Bicentennial Towers and later proceed to the State Government Palace, though the time was not immediately available. An estimated 30,000 people are expected to gather, yielding significant transportation disruptions across the city.
Associated transportation disruptions and a heightened security presence are expected in the vicinity of the protests.
Advice
Individuals in Toluca, are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all public demonstrations as a precaution, anticipate localized disruption and a heightened security presence, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.