Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place this week at various sites across the city coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of 43 students fromAyotzinapa Rural Teacher’s College. Past demonstrations have turned violent, including in March 2024.
On Thursday, September 26, the Embassy expects several thousand or moreprotestors to march from the Angel of Independence to the Zocalo. The Embassy will limit its public operations on September 26 and advise all U.S. government personnel to avoid the area of the demonstrations.
Actions to Take:
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Avoid areas around protests and demonstrations.
- Demonstrations can be unpredictable.
- Seek secure shelter, if in the area of the demonstrations.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Follow the directions of local authorities and in case of emergency, call 911.
- Keep family and friends advised of your location and well-being via phone, text, and social media.
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