15 May 2021 | 01:07 AM UTC
Mexico: Activists plan to demonstrate in multiple cities May 15 over COVID-19 restrictions
Activists plan to demonstrate in multiple cities in Mexico May 15 over COVID-19 restrictions; tight security, transport disruptions likely.
Event
Activists affiliated with the World Wide Rally for Freedom are planning to gather in multiple cities May 15 to denounce restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic and their perceived impact on civil liberties. Protests are scheduled to take place in the following locations:
Guadalajara: Plaza de la Liberacion 17:00-19:00
Merida: Monumento a la Patria 09:00-11:00
Mexico City: National Museum of Anthropology from 12:00
Oaxaca: Parque El Llano 16:00-19:00
Additional unannounced gatherings are possible in other locations, and the demonstrations' respective turnouts will likely vary substantially.
High-turnout demonstrations may prompt increased security. Local police will likely monitor protests and may attempt to disperse larger gatherings. Transport disruptions are probable.
Advice
Avoid all demonstrations as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Monitor local media for up-to-date information on protests and related transport disruptions; allow extra time for travel in affected locations.
