Mexico: Education workers block traffic on Federal Highway 150D near San Marcos Huixtoco, Mexico State, Feb. 7

Event

Education workers have launched a demonstration along Federal Highway 150D (Autopista Mexico - Puebla) near San Marcos Huixtoco, Mexico State, on Feb. 7. The purpose of the action is to demand missing payments. Participants are gathered near the San Marcos Huixtoco toll booth. The demonstration has led to traffic disruptions.

Disruptions to local transit are almost certain to continue over the coming hours. A heightened security presence is likely to remain near the protest location. Clashes are possible if security forces try to disperse protesters.

Advice

Avoid protests as a precaution. Allow additional time to reach destinations and seek alternative routes to circumvent the impacted area. Plan on transit disruptions. Comply with directives given by authorities.