19 Dec 2018 | 09:48 PM UTC
Mexico: Students to protest budget cuts in Mexico City December 20
Student union calls for protests in front of Congress in Mexico City on December 20; localized disruptions likely
Event
The Union of Workers of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (STUNAM) called for a demonstration to be held in front of the Palacio Legislativo in Mexico City at 11:00 (local time) on Thursday, December 20. The group is protesting recently announced cuts to the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) budget, which will see a 6 percent reduction in 2019. Localized disruptions and a heightened security presence is likely near the site of protests.
Advice
Individuals in Mexico City are advised to monitor the situation and anticipate localized disruptions and a heightened security presence for the duration of the protests.
