Mexico: Activists from Ayotzinapa aim to protest in Mexico City through May 1

Activists from Ayotzinapa, Guerrero State, are planning to stage demonstrations in Mexico City through at least May 1 to demand justice for family members kidnapped from Ayotzinapa in 2014. Organizers have announced a series of actions, including a planned march in downtown Mexico City from 16:00 on April 26. Participants will gather at the Angel de la Independencia and march toward the Zocalo, where they will protest near the National Palace; organizers also stated sit-in demonstrations would occur at the Zocalo until May 1.

Although the action should remain largely peaceful, authorities will likely maintain a heightened security posture over the coming days. Localized transport and business disruptions are likely near any demonstrations that materialize.