06 Jan 2025 | 09:55 PM UTC
Mexico: Activists to stage protest march in Oaxaca, Oaxaca State, Jan. 6
Protesters to march from Fuente de las Ocho Regiones to Zocalo in Oaxaca, Mexico, from 16:00 Jan. 6; increased security, disruptions likely.
Former government workers plan to stage a protest march in Oaxaca, Oaxaca State, from 16:00 Jan. 6. The purpose of the demonstration is to demand that hundreds of former government workers whose employment was terminated be reinstated to their positions. Participating demonstrators will reportedly gather at the Fuente de las Ocho Regiones and intend to march toward the Zocalo. The number of people who would participate in the demonstration and the intended march route were not immediately clear.
Heightened security and localized disruptions to transport and business will likely affect the vicinity of the march over the coming hours. Clashes between protesters and security forces cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the protest march as a precaution. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and any disruptions. Allow extra time for travel if operating in Oaxaca. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
