Mexico: Activists to protest in Toluca on Feb. 2 to denounce coronavirus disease-related business restrictions

Event

Activists plan to protest in Toluca, Feb. 2 to denounce restrictions related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Demonstrators will rally at the Plaza de los Martires, from 0900. Event organizers are encouraging participants to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Increased security and transport disruptions are likely. As public events in the country have been suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions, law enforcement will possibly deploy to monitor the protests.

Advice

Avoid all protests as a standard security precaution; keep away from locations where crowds appear to be gathering or security forces deploying. Heed the instructions of local authorities. Leave the area immediately and seek shelter in a secure building at the first sign of any confrontation or security incident.