Overview of Protests
The Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana (SSC) of Mexico City has announced at least 12 gatherings, three marches, and several cyclist and motorcyclist rides scheduled for Tuesday, October 21. These events may cause traffic disruptions in various parts of the capital.
Among the most notable protests are those from the health sector, the Sindicato de Trabajadores de la UNAM (STUNAM), and the Pro Palestina collective, along with demonstrations demanding justice and labor rights.
Key Protests and Details
Sindicato de Trabajadores de la UNAM (STUNAM)
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Location: Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (Insurgentes Sur #795, Col. Nápoles)
- Reason: Review of salaries with a demand for a 20% increase.
- Alternative Route: Avoid Insurgentes Sur; use Viaducto or Eje 5 Sur.
Movimiento Cannábico Mexicano
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Mexican Senate
- Reason: Requesting cannabis regulation to be included in the legislative agenda.
- Alternative Route: Avoid Paseo de la Reforma; use Insurgentes Norte or secondary streets in Roma and Juárez.
Vanguardia Mexicana de Trabajadores y Extrabajadores de Seguridad Pública A.C.
- Time: 11:00 AM
- Location: Ciudadela Park
- Reason: Claiming a delay of over four years in labor lawsuits.
- Alternative Route: Circle via Balderas or Eje 1 Norte.
Additional Gatherings and Rides
Besides the mentioned marches, the SSC reports various activities in different boroughs:
- Cuauhtémoc: Colectivo La Comuna 420 will hold three gatherings from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Mexico City Congress, Francisco Primo de Verdad Park, and Simón Bolívar Glorieta.
- Venustiano Carranza: At 8:00 PM, Guerreros Bikers Tepito Barrio Bravo will conduct a solidarity ride starting from Francisco I. Madero Recreative Park.
- Benito Juárez: Group Cletos Nocturnos will start a cycling ride at 8:30 PM from Búnker Cletero heading to San Jerónimo Lídice.
Recommendations for Residents
Capital authorities advise planning travels in advance, checking SSC and C5 social media for real-time traffic updates, and avoiding affected areas during the day.
Key Questions and Answers
- What protests are happening in Mexico City on October 21? Multiple protests and marches are taking place, including those by the health sector, UNAM workers’ union (STUNAM), Pro Palestina collective, and others demanding justice and labor rights.
- What should I do to avoid traffic disruptions? Plan your travels in advance, check SSC and C5 social media for real-time traffic updates, and avoid affected areas during the day.
- What are the key protest details and alternative routes?
- STUNAM: 10:00 AM at Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público; avoid Insurgentes Sur, use Viaducto or Eje 5 Sur.
- Movimiento Cannábico Mexicano: 12:00 PM at the Mexican Senate; avoid Paseo de la Reforma, use Insurgentes Norte or secondary streets in Roma and Juárez.
- Vanguardia Mexicana de Trabajadores y Extrabajadores de Seguridad Pública A.C.: 11:00 AM at Ciudadela Park; circle via Balderas or Eje 1 Norte.
