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08 Mar 2022 | 12:12 AM UTC

Latin America: Women's rights rallies planned in several countries throughout the region March 8

Women's rights demonstrations to take place in several Latin American countries March 8; increased security, associated disruptions likely.

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URY

Event

Activists plan to hold demonstrations in multiple cities throughout Latin America March 8 to demand equal rights for women, as part of the commemoration of International Women's Day. Some of the largest confirmed events are the following:

  • Cancun, Mexico: March from Malecon Tamajar to City Hall, 17:00

  • Guadalajara, Mexico: March from Glorieta de los Desaparecidos to Plaza Imelda Virgen, 15:00

  • Mexico City, Mexico: March from Angel de la Independencia to Zocalo, 16:30

  • Monterrey, Mexico: Several marches arriving at Explanada de los Heroes, 17:00

  • Puebla, Mexico: March from Gallito del Paseo Bravo to Zocalo, 17:00

  • San Jose, Costa Rica: March from Parque Central, 16:00

  • San Juan, Puerto Rico: Rally outside the Police General Headquarters, 15:00

  • Bogota, Colombia: March from Centro de Memoria y Paz to Plaza de la Hoja, 13:00

  • Cali, Colombia: March from Plaza de las Banderas to La Gruta, 16:00

  • Medellin, Colombia: March from Parque de la Resistencia to Teatro Pablo Tobon Uribe, 14:00

  • Buenos Aires, Argentina: March from Avenida 9 de Julio to the National Congress, 16:00

  • Santiago, Chile: March from Plaza Baquedano to Metro Los Heroes, 18:00

  • Valparaiso, Chile: Rally at Plaza Sotomayor, 11:00

  • Montevideo, Uruguay: March from Plaza Libertad to Plaza de los Treinta y Tres, 18:00

  • Belo Horizonte, Brazil: Rally at Praca da Liberdade, 16:30

  • Brasilia, Brazil: Rally at Museu Nacional da Republica, 17:00

  • Porto Alegre, Brazil: Rally at Esquina Democratica, 18:00

  • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Rally at Candelaria, 16:00

  • Salvador, Brazil: Rally at Praca do Campo Grande, 14:00

  • Sao Paulo, Brazil: Rally outside Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo, 16:00

Related demonstrations are also likely in multiple other cities across the region. The largest gatherings could draw tens of thousands of participants. Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business are likely around all related demonstrations. Clashes between demonstrators and police cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid all demonstrations as a precaution. Allow additional time to reach destinations in impacted cities March 8. Heed the instructions of local security personnel.

Analysis