28 Nov 2024 | 07:57 AM UTC
Mexico: Activists plan to demonstrate in Juarez, Chihuahua State, Nov. 28 to denounce increased water prices
Demonstrators plan to gather in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, Nov. 28 to denounce water price hikes. Tight security, disruptions likely.
Activists affiliated with the Labor Party (Partido del Trabajo, PT) plan to demonstrate in front of the Municipal Water and Sanitation Board (Junta Municipal de Agua y Saneamiento, JMAS) building in Juarez from 10:00 Nov. 28. Protesters aim to denounce planned increases to the price of drinking water. Reports indicate that approximately 2,000 people could attend the event.
Heightened security and localized business and transport disruptions are likely. While the gathering will probably pass peacefully, minor scuffles between police and protesters cannot be ruled out.
Exercise caution near the demonstration. Heed the directives of authorities. Plan for localized business and transport disruptions.
