08 Apr 2024 | 04:44 PM UTC
Mexico: Heightened security likely in Chilpancingo, Guerrero, April 8, following violent protest near government palace; disruptions also likely
Tight security, disruptions likely in Chilpancingo, Mexico, April 8 after protestors vandalize government palace, set fire to vehicles.
Lingering disruptions and heightened security are likely in Chilpancingo, Guerrero, after student activists from the Normalista movement engaged in violent protest activity near the Government Palace of the State of Guerrero on April 8. The purpose of the unrest was to demand justice for a student who was allegedly killed by the police in March. Protest participants gathered, threw Molotov cocktails, and lit vehicles on fire near the building. Some reports indicate that the students have left the area.
Authorities will likely establish tight security measures, such as security cordons near the government palace and surrounding areas, prompting disruptions to transport and business over the coming hours. Additional Clashes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the area as a precaution. Seek alternative routes and allow additional time to reach your destination if operating in downtown Chilpancingo on April 8. If further violence breaks out in your area, immediately depart the vicinity and seek shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
