11 Jan 2024 | 05:59 PM UTC
Mexico: Unionized workers stage protest march in downtown Mexico City Jan. 11
Unionized workers stage march in central Mexico City, Mexico, Jan. 11, blocking traffic; heightened security, lingering disruptions likely.
Workers affiliated with the Mexican Union of Electricians (Sindicato Mexicano de Electricistas, SME) have launched a protest march in downtown Mexico City on Jan. 11. Participants are demanding respect for union autonomy and rights. Participants initially gathered near the intersection of Avenida Insurgentes and Calle Maestro Antonio Caso in the Tabacalera area before marching toward the Ministry of the Interior. The demonstrators have reportedly blocked traffic in the area.
Although the action will probably remain largely peaceful, authorities will likely maintain an increased security presence near the protest as a precaution. Transport and business disruptions are likely along the march route for the duration of the demonstration.
Avoid the demonstration as a precaution. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the protest march and related transport disruptions. Allow additional time to reach destinations if operating near the impacted area. Heed the instructions of authorities.
