Mexico: Protest planned in Mexico City Oct. 2 to commemorate the student killings of Tlatelolco in 1968

Event

Students and activists affiliated with several organizations, including the Pro Democratic Freedoms 68 Committee (Comite 68 Pro Libertades Democraticas), plan to hold a protest in Mexico City Oct. 2 to commemorate the 1968 student killings that occurred in Tlatelolco, Mexico City. Demonstrators intend to gather at the Plaza de las Tres Culturas in Tlatelolco starting at 12:00 and march to the historic Zocalo in downtown Mexico City. Organizers have demanded that authorities refrain from deploying police during the demonstration.

Despite the request, heightened security throughout the march route is likely. Thousands may participate in the demonstration, which is likely to cause transport disruptions.

Advice

Avoid all protests as a precaution. Allow additional time to reach your destination if operating in Mexico City Oct. 2.