02 Oct 2020 | 08:04 PM UTC
Mexico: Activists to march to denounce violence against women in Saltillo (Coahuila state) October 2
Activists plan to march to denounce violence against women in Saltillo (Coahuila state) on October 2; avoid demonstrations as precaution
Event
Activists plan to demonstrate to denounce violence against women in Saltillo (Coahuila state) from 18:00 (local time) on Friday, October 2. Activists affiliated with the Colectivo Alondra Gallegos "Unidas y Fuertes" movement have called for protesters to gather at Ateneo Fuente University and then march to the Palacio del Gobierno at Plaza de Armas. While organizers have not stated which route will be taken between the two locations, it is likely that protesters will march through the Boulevard Venustiano Carranza and Calle Ignacio Allende. The march is expected to be well attended.
A heightened security forces presence and localized travel disruptions should be anticipated in the vicinity of protests.
Advice
Those in Saltillo are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate localized disruptions, and adhere to any instructions issued by the local authorities.
