Mexico: Protesters plan demonstrations nationwide May 29 to denounce violence

Event

Activists are planning a series of protests across Mexico May 29 to denounce violence in the country. Major sites for the demonstrations include the following locations and times:

• Cancun: Protesters gather at the Malecon de Tajamar 11:00 and march to the Glorieta del Ceviche

• Chihuahua: Protesters gather at the Plaza de Armas at 11:00

• Ciudad Juarez: Protesters gather at the Plaza de la Mexicanidad 11:00 and march to to El Punto

• Guadalajara: Protesters gather at the Plaza de la Republica 17:00 and march to the Monumento de los desaparecidos

• Leon: Protesters gather at the Arco de la Calzada 11:00

• Mexico City: Protesters gather at the Angel de la Independencia 11:00 and march to the Monumento a la Revolucion

• Monterrey: Protesters gather at the Macroplaza 11:00 and march to the intersection of Cinco de Mayo and Zaragoza

• Veracruz: Protesters gather at the Asta Bandera 11:00

Protests are also planned in Aguascalientes, Mazatlan, Merida, Puebla, Queretaro, Saltillo, San Luis Potosi, Toluca, Tuxtla, and Xalapa at 11:00.

Unannounced protests are also likely in other major cities in Mexico, likely concentrated in downtown areas, government buildings, and public squares. Heightened security and traffic disruptions are likely at these protest sites. Clashes are possible.

Context

Mexico has seen a highly publicized increase in the number of murders and other violence in recent months, particularly targeting women and journalists. This violence is often connected to organized criminal activity.

Advice

Avoid protests May 29 due to possible clashes. Comply with all directives given by authorities. Plan for disruptions to transit, particular in downtown areas.