08 Oct 2024 | 05:32 PM UTC
Mexico: Taxi drivers protesting in Morelia, Michoacan State, Oct. 8
Taxi drivers' protests ongoing in multiple areas of Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, Oct. 8. Increased security and transport disruptions likely.
Taxi drivers are protesting in multiple areas of Morelia on Oct. 8 to demand more fair traffic regulations and standardized work bases. Participating taxi drivers have so far gathered near the State of Michoacan Congress, the Central Administration of Morelia (Centro Administrativo de Morelia, CAM), and the administrative office in Colonia Los Manatiales and may spread to other parts of the city over the coming hours. The protests have led to transport disruptions in affected areas.
Police will likely deploy to monitor the demonstrations; clashes between police and protesters are unlikely but cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the all protests as a standard precaution. Heed the directives of local officials. Consider seeking alternative routes to circumvent the impacted area.
