14 Aug 2019 | 12:20 PM UTC
Mexico: Pro-life demonstration scheduled in Zacatecas on August 17
Pro-life groups to demonstrate in Zacatecas August 17; transportation disruptions and heightened security presence expected
Event
Over 20 pro-life groups are scheduled to demonstrate in Zacatecas (Zacatecas state) on Saturday, August 17. Participants are to gather at 17:00 (local time) at the Autonomous University of Zacatecas on Ramon Lopez Velarde Avenue and will proceed to the State Congress. An estimate 5000 people are expected to participate.
A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are likely surrounding all groups.
Advice
Individuals in Zacateca are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
