27 Sep 2024 | 07:30 PM UTC
Americas: Venezuelan activists to rally in multiple cities throughout the region on Sept. 28
Supporters of the Venezuelan opposition to demonstrate in cities across the Americas on Sept. 28. Increased security likely.
Venezuelan opposition activists and their supporters plan to hold rallies in several cities across the Americas on Sept. 28. The purpose of the action is to demand the recognition of Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as the winner of Venezuela's July 28 presidential elections and reverse electoral authorities' proclamation of incumbent President Nicolas Maduro as the winner amid allegations of election fraud.
Rallies are scheduled in dozens of major cities throughout the region, with the largest gatherings likely including those taking place at the following locations and start times:
North America
Montreal, Canada: Metro Place des Arts, 21:00
Ottawa, Canada: Parliament Hill, 10:00
Toronto, Canada: Superior Court of Justice, 14:00
Vancouver, Canada: Jack Poole Plaza, 14:00
Guadalajara, Mexico: Paseo Chapultepec, 14:00
Mexico City, Mexico: Simon Bolivar Monument, 11:00
Dallas, Texas, US: Vitruvian Park, 18:00
Houston, Texas, US: Bendwood Park, 15:00
Miami, Florida, US: 3005 NW 92nd Avenue, Doral, 18:00
New York, N.Y., US: Times Square, 18:00
Washington, DC, US: US Capitol, 16:00
Central America and the Caribbean
San Jose, Costa Rica: March from Mall San Pedro to Parque Morazan, 14:00
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: Playa Guibia, 16:00
Panama City, Panama: Parque Francisco Arias, 17:00
South America
Buenos Aires, Argentina: Parque Saavedra, 16:00
Rosario, Argentina: Redoma Parque Independencia, 19:00
Sao Paulo, Brazil: Sao Paolo Art Museum, along Avenida Paulista, 17:00
Santiago, Chile: Parque Almagro, 18:00
Barranquilla, Colombia: Plaza de la Paz, 17:30
Bogota, Colombia: Plaza de Bolivar, 13:00
Cucuta, Colombia: Plaza de Armas, 16:30
Medellin, Colombia: Parque de las Luces, 16:30
Guayaquil, Ecuador: Explanada Teatro, Centro Civico, 16:00
Quito, Ecuador: Parque Bicentenario Pista Principal, 15:30
Asuncion, Paraguay: Plaza de la Democracia, 18:30
Arequipa, Peru: Plaza Las Americas, 14:00
Lima, Peru: Parque Alameda 28 de Julio, 15:00
Trujillo, Peru: Plaza de Armas, 18:00
Montevideo, Uruguay: Plaza Independencia, 17:00
Most of the gatherings will probably draw several hundred participants; however, those in certain locations such as Miami, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Santiago, and Lima, could see attendance in the thousands. Heightened security and transport disruptions are likely near the protest locations.
Avoid all demonstration locations as a standard security precautions. Heed the instructions of local authorities. Allow extra time to reach destinations near protest sites.
