23 Sep 2020 | 05:20 PM UTC
Mexico: Protests continue in Mexico City September 23 /update 1
Protests continue in Mexico City's Historic Center as of September 23; avoid protests as precaution
Event
A protest that was organized by the National Citizen Front group continues in Mexico City's Historic Center as of Wednesday, September 23. Protesters are maintaining a sit-in protest between Avenida Juarez and Avenida Paseo de la Reforma, a major transit route, and Palacio de Bellas Artes.
Anti-government demonstrators initially gathered in Mexico City on Saturday, September 19, to demand the resignation of President Andres Manuel Obrador.
A heightened security presence and localized disruptions to transport are to be expected in the vicinity of the demonstrations.
Advice
Those in Mexico City are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate transportation disruptions, avoid all protests or demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
