20 Sep 2024 | 08:06 PM UTC
Mexico: Protesters clash with security forces in Iguala, Guerrero State, Sept. 20
Protesters, security forces clash in Iguala, Guerrero State, Mexico, Sept. 20 to denounce 2014 student disappearances; disruptions likely.
Protesters have engaged in clashes with security forces in Iguala, Guerrero State, on Sept. 20. Dozens of activists from the nearby town of Ayotzinapa have gathered in the area to denounce the 2014 disappearances of 43 local students. Protest participants have thrown firecrackers at the 27th Infantry Battalion barracks in Iguala and set fire to a vehicle. Security forces have fired tear gas in an attempt to disperse the demonstrators.
Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business will likely affect the vicinity over the coming hours. Security forces may close local roads or move to arrest protesters on short notice.
Avoid the scene of the protest and clashes until the situation normalizes. Allow extra time for travel if operating in Iguala. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and any disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
