Americas Tactical: Pro-Ukrainian groups call for demonstrations across multiple cities regionwide from February 22-24; allot for disruptions
Current Situation
- Multiple pro-Ukrainian civil society groups including United Help Ukraine, Ukrainian World Congress, Razom for Ukraine, and Ukraine House have called for demonstrations in multiple cities across the Americas region from February 22-24.
- The rallies are being organized to mark the third anniversary of the ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022.
Details regarding the locations and timings for the protests across the region are as follows:
- In Argentina, a protest is slated outside the Embassy of Ukraine in Buenos Aires at 18:00 (local time) on February 22.
- In Argentina, a protest is slated outside the Embassy of Ukraine in Buenos Aires at 18:00 (local time) on February 22.
- In Brazil, a protest is slated outside the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro at 16:00 on February 23.
- In Brazil, a protest is slated outside the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro at 16:00 on February 23.
- In Brazil, a protest is slated outside the Consulate General of Ukraine in Sao Paulo at 12:00 on February 22.
- In Brazil, a protest is slated outside the Consulate General of Ukraine in Sao Paulo at 12:00 on February 22.
- In Canada, a protest is slated at the Toronto City Hall in Toronto at 15:00 on February 23.
- In Canada, a protest is slated at the Toronto City Hall in Toronto at 15:00 on February 23.
- In Colombia, a protest is slated outside the Ukrainian Cultural Association (PROSVITA) in Bogota at 14:00 on February 23.
- In Colombia, a protest is slated outside the Ukrainian Cultural Association (PROSVITA) in Bogota at 14:00 on February 23.
- In Mexico, a protest is slated outside the Jovenes Diplomaticos y Centro Cultural Ucraniano-Mexicano in Mexico City at 10:30 on February 23.
- In Mexico, a protest is slated outside the Jovenes Diplomaticos y Centro Cultural Ucraniano-Mexicano in Mexico City at 10:30 on February 23.
Details regarding the protest timings and locations in the USA are as follows:
- In Chicago, IL, a protest is slated outside the Ukrainian Congress Committee at 16:00 on February 22.
- In Chicago, IL, a protest is slated outside the Ukrainian Congress Committee at 16:00 on February 22.
- In Los Angeles County, CA, a protest is slated outside the Santa Monica City Hall at 13:30 on February 23.
- In Los Angeles County, CA, a protest is slated outside the Santa Monica City Hall at 13:30 on February 23.
- In New York City, NY, a protest is slated at the 1500 Broadway at 17:00 on February 24.
- In New York City, NY, a protest is slated at the 1500 Broadway at 17:00 on February 24.
- In San Francisco, CA, a protest is slated outside the Ukrainian American Coordinating Council building, located at 345 7th Street at 14:00 on February 23.
- In San Francisco, CA, a protest is slated outside the Ukrainian American Coordinating Council building, located at 345 7th Street at 14:00 on February 23.
- In Washington DC, activists have planned a flash mob at 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW from 14:00-15:30 on February 22.
Source: Ukrainian World Congress
- In Washington DC, activists have planned a flash mob at 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW from 14:00-15:30 on February 22.
Source: Ukrainian World Congress
Assessments & Forecast
The upcoming protests are a part of regionwide demonstrations held annually to mark the anniversary of the ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. FORECAST: Based on precedent of previous annual demonstrations, the upcoming protests in Canada and the USA are expected to gain the highest traction, resulting in turnouts ranging between the mid-to-high hundreds. Conversely, protests in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico are expected to attract a lower turnout in mid-dozens to low-hundreds. Precedent further suggests that the upcoming regionwide protests are expected to transpire peacefully, without any instances of unrest. Localized disruptions to traffic are likely in the vicinity of the protest locations, particularly in Canada and the USA.
Recommendations
Those residing or operating in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, and the USA from February 22-24 are advised to allot for disruptions to travel due to the slated demonstrations.
Current Situation
- Multiple pro-Ukrainian civil society groups including United Help Ukraine, Ukrainian World Congress, Razom for Ukraine, and Ukraine House have called for demonstrations in multiple cities across the Americas region from February 22-24.
- The rallies are being organized to mark the third anniversary of the ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022.
Details regarding the locations and timings for the protests across the region are as follows:
- In Argentina, a protest is slated outside the Embassy of Ukraine in Buenos Aires at 18:00 (local time) on February 22.
- In Argentina, a protest is slated outside the Embassy of Ukraine in Buenos Aires at 18:00 (local time) on February 22.
- In Brazil, a protest is slated outside the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro at 16:00 on February 23.
- In Brazil, a protest is slated outside the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro at 16:00 on February 23.
- In Brazil, a protest is slated outside the Consulate General of Ukraine in Sao Paulo at 12:00 on February 22.
- In Brazil, a protest is slated outside the Consulate General of Ukraine in Sao Paulo at 12:00 on February 22.
- In Canada, a protest is slated at the Toronto City Hall in Toronto at 15:00 on February 23.
- In Canada, a protest is slated at the Toronto City Hall in Toronto at 15:00 on February 23.
- In Colombia, a protest is slated outside the Ukrainian Cultural Association (PROSVITA) in Bogota at 14:00 on February 23.
- In Colombia, a protest is slated outside the Ukrainian Cultural Association (PROSVITA) in Bogota at 14:00 on February 23.
- In Mexico, a protest is slated outside the Jovenes Diplomaticos y Centro Cultural Ucraniano-Mexicano in Mexico City at 10:30 on February 23.
- In Mexico, a protest is slated outside the Jovenes Diplomaticos y Centro Cultural Ucraniano-Mexicano in Mexico City at 10:30 on February 23.
Details regarding the protest timings and locations in the USA are as follows:
- In Chicago, IL, a protest is slated outside the Ukrainian Congress Committee at 16:00 on February 22.
- In Chicago, IL, a protest is slated outside the Ukrainian Congress Committee at 16:00 on February 22.
- In Los Angeles County, CA, a protest is slated outside the Santa Monica City Hall at 13:30 on February 23.
- In Los Angeles County, CA, a protest is slated outside the Santa Monica City Hall at 13:30 on February 23.
- In New York City, NY, a protest is slated at the 1500 Broadway at 17:00 on February 24.
- In New York City, NY, a protest is slated at the 1500 Broadway at 17:00 on February 24.
- In San Francisco, CA, a protest is slated outside the Ukrainian American Coordinating Council building, located at 345 7th Street at 14:00 on February 23.
- In San Francisco, CA, a protest is slated outside the Ukrainian American Coordinating Council building, located at 345 7th Street at 14:00 on February 23.
- In Washington DC, activists have planned a flash mob at 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW from 14:00-15:30 on February 22.
Source: Ukrainian World Congress
- In Washington DC, activists have planned a flash mob at 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW from 14:00-15:30 on February 22.
Source: Ukrainian World Congress
Assessments & Forecast
The upcoming protests are a part of regionwide demonstrations held annually to mark the anniversary of the ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. FORECAST: Based on precedent of previous annual demonstrations, the upcoming protests in Canada and the USA are expected to gain the highest traction, resulting in turnouts ranging between the mid-to-high hundreds. Conversely, protests in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico are expected to attract a lower turnout in mid-dozens to low-hundreds. Precedent further suggests that the upcoming regionwide protests are expected to transpire peacefully, without any instances of unrest. Localized disruptions to traffic are likely in the vicinity of the protest locations, particularly in Canada and the USA.
Recommendations
Those residing or operating in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, and the USA from February 22-24 are advised to allot for disruptions to travel due to the slated demonstrations.
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