Politics · Mexico · 1 hr ago
IMSS workers block Insurgentes Avenue in Mexico City
Workers from Mexico’s Social Security Institute, known as the IMSS, blocked traffic on Insurgentes Avenue in Mexico City.
The closures affected the area near Dr. Gálvez and the junction with Eje 10 Sur.
The workers also blocked traffic entering Insurgentes from Joaquín Gallo.
The protest was part of a day of marches, gatherings and other events across the city.
Traffic disruption was expected in several boroughs, including Cuauhtémoc, Venustiano Carranza, Benito Juárez and Gustavo A. Madero.
Authorities advised drivers to use Anillo Periférico or División del Norte Avenue as alternatives.
The updates do not say why the workers were protesting or how long the closures would last.
IMSS workers blocked Insurgentes Avenue in Mexico City on Monday, October 12.
The closure affected both directions near Dr. Gálvez and the junction with Eje 10 Sur.
The workers moved from near Dr. Gálvez to block the Insurgentes and Eje 10 Sur crossing.
Authorities advised drivers to use Anillo Periférico and Avenida División del Norte as alternatives.
The sources do not state why the workers were protesting.
- Who
- Workers from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS).
- What
- They blocked Insurgentes Avenue. The closure affected both directions near Dr. Gálvez.
- When
- Monday, October 12. The sources do not state the time.
- Where
- Insurgentes Avenue near Dr. Gálvez and the Eje 10 Sur junction, in Mexico City.
- Why
- Not stated
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IMSS workers blocked Insurgentes Avenue near Dr. Gálvez.
Workers moved to block the Insurgentes Avenue and Eje 10 Sur crossing.
- Date
- Monday, October 12
- Road
- Insurgentes Avenue
- Nearby junction
- Eje 10 Sur
- Alternative routes
- Anillo Periférico and Avenida División del Norte
Sources
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