Mexico: Activist staging rally on Via Morelos in Ecatepec, Mexico State, Feb. 24

Event

Activists are protesting near the Puente de Fierro bridge on Via Morelos in Ecatepec, Mexico state, Feb. 24. The purpose of the action is to demand the release of a teacher they perceived to have been falsely accused of sexually abusing a minor. The gathering has led to traffic disruptions in both directions of Via Morelos.

Localized transport disruptions are likely to continue in the vicinity of the rally. Police will probably deploy to monitor the demonstration. Clashes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out, especially if police attempt to disperse the crowd forcibly.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a precaution. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the protest location. If violence occurs, immediately leave the area and seek shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building. Heed the instructions of security personnel.