Demonstration Alert: Mexico City (Mexico), Planned Protests in Mexico City, September 24-26

Location: Various locations throughout Mexico City

Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place this week at various sites across the city coinciding with the 11th anniversary of the disappearance of 43 students from Ayotzinapa Rural Teacher’s College. Based on past protest activity, there is a high likelihood of vandalism and potential violence.

• September 24 at 11:00 am
  Protest meeting point: Secretariat of Foreign Relations (SRE)
  Av. Juarez 20, Colonia Centro, Cuauhtémoc

• September 25 at 11:00 am
  Protest meeting point: Fiscalia General de la República (FGR)
  C. Dr. Lucio 135, Doctores, Cuauhtémoc

• September 26 at 4:00 pm
  Protest meeting point: Angel of Independence Monument
  Reforma Avenue (near the U.S. Embassy)
  Protesters plan to march to the Zocalo in the historic downtown neighborhood

Actions to Take:

• Demonstrations can be unpredictable; avoid areas around protests and demonstrations.
• Monitor local media for updates.
• Follow the directions of local authorities and in case of emergency, call 911.

Assistance:

Contact Form

U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico

From Mexico: (55) 5080 2000

From the United States: 011 52 55 5080 2000

Department of State – Consular Affairs: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444

Links:

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