Mexico: Police strike in Cancún ends November 7 /update 1

Event

A strike launched by municipal police officers in Cancún on November 5 ended late on Wednesday, November 7. As such, normal policing operations are to be anticipated in the city. However, city officials have warned that officers involved in the strike face sanctions; such punishments could potentially lead to further protest actions.

Context

The strike had been called for to demand the removal of a senior police officer accused of mistreating fellow police officers and maintaining connections to organized crime networks.

Advice

Individuals in the Cancún area are advised to keep abreast of the situation.