17 Sep 2019 | 11:00 AM UTC
Mexico: Environmental protests planned in several cities between September 20-28
Environmental activists call for protests across the country between September 20-28; heightened security and localized traffic disruptions expected
Event
Environmental activists have called for protests across Mexico, between Friday, September 20, and Saturday, September 28, to draw attention to climate change.
A protest in Mexico City has been scheduled on September 20, at the Universidad Iberoamericana starting at 12:00 (local time).
Rallies associated with the global climate strike movement are scheduled nationwide in other urban centers across the country in the indicated dates.
A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are expected in the vicinity of all protests.
Advice
Individuals in Mexico are advised to monitor developments, avoid all protests and demonstrations, prepare for associated disruptions to transportation and business, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
