Uruguay: Activists to demonstrate in downtown Montevideo, Oct. 20

Event

Activists linked with Plenaria Memoria y Justica plan to hold a pro-Palestine rally in Montevideo from 18:00 Oct. 20. Demonstrators will gather at Plaza Libertad before marching to Torre Ejecutiva. Participants are likely to march along Avenida 18 de Julio. The likely turnout is unclear.

Security forces will likely deploy to monitor the gathering. Some road closures are likely in the area during the protest march. Acts of violence are unlikely.

Advice

Exercise caution in the impacted area during the evening Oct. 20. Avoid demonstrations as a precaution. Heed the instructions of security personnel. Plan for some short-term and localized ground travel delays near the protest start and end point and along the likely marching route.