After heavy rains that even caused the closure of the Metro, Mexico City is preparing for a chaotic Thursday, July 31st.
Metro Line A, which had to operate until 1:00 a.m. this Thursday due to flooding, is apparently ready to reopen normally on July 31st; however, some streets, such as Calzada Zaragoza and Periférico, could remain flooded after the heavy rains.
In addition, demonstrations are possible throughout the day. Keep this in mind and follow the Social Mobilization Agenda of the Ministry of Citizen Security (SSC) and the road report in El Financiero.
On the morning of Thursday, July 31st, Mexico City Metro users reported high traffic on the platforms of Line 12, as well as delays and a shortage of trains. The situation caused long waits and overcrowding at several stations.
On social media, several passengers reported delays of more than 10 minutes and trains that were already full, making it impossible to board.
“Line 12, Tezonco station, towards Mixcoac: we can’t get on because the train is already full. What’s the excuse now? It’s not raining, many people are on vacation… stop making excuses and get to work,” criticized one user.
A similar situation occurred on Line 8, where passengers complained about the slow service.
“What happened on Line 8? We were stuck at Obrera, with the doors closed and everything. Move!” posted another user.
According to official reports, the Metro reported high traffic on Lines 3—which will be modernized during Clara Brugada’s administration—, 7, 8, 9, A, B, and 12, with estimated wait times of six minutes.
In contrast, Lines 2, 4, 5, and 6 were reported as clear or with moderate traffic, with wait times of five minutes. However, users continue to report operational deficiencies in the Collective Transportation System (STC) Metro on various routes.
Why are there delays on Lines 12 and 8 of the Mexico City Metro TODAY?
The Collective Transportation System (STC) responded that the delays on Line 12 are due to the high number of passengers, so they are working to expedite the flow of trains from the terminals.
“It allows for the free closing of doors and the right to leave the car before entering,” the agency recommended.
In the case of Line 8, the Metro indicated that no breakdowns have been reported, only high demand due to the schedule. It also reported that the circulation and departure of trains from the terminal stations is being expedited.
What marches will there be this Thursday, July 31, in Mexico City?
Various social, union, and human rights organizations will hold rallies this Thursday at different locations in the capital. Details are below:
Popular Ecologist Assembly
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Flagpole at the capital’s Zócalo (main square).
Reason: They demand that the federal government sever relations with Israel, declare an end to the genocide in Gaza, allow the entry of humanitarian aid, and implement international sanctions against Israeli Zionism.
Mexican Electricians Union (SME)
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Federal Center for Conciliation and Labor Registration, located at Picacho-Ajusco Highway No. 714, Fuentes del Pedregal neighborhood, Tlalpan municipality.
Reason: Members of the SME request a response to their demand for the registration of a slate in the union’s 2025-2030 electoral process. They also demand the reinstatement of the Central Committee election process.
Article 19 Mexico
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Mexico City Attorney General’s Office (FGJCDMX), Digna Ochoa and Plácido Street No. 56, Doctores neighborhood, Cuauhtémoc City Hall.
Reason: Press conference to mark the tenth anniversary of the multiple homicide that occurred on July 31, 2015, in the Narvarte neighborhood, where five people were murdered.
National Union of Agricultural Workers (UNTA)
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Zócalo, Mexico City.
Reason: They will demand an audience with the Mayor to address the dispossession of communal lands in Ciénega Grande, the return of more than 120 invaded hectares, an end to the criminalization of more than 100 communal landholders, and the resolution of agrarian conflicts, as well as access to basic services in their communities.
Family and friends of the victim of femicide
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Forced Disappearances (FIPEDE), located at Dr. Lavista No. 114, Doctores neighborhood, Cuauhtémoc borough.
Reason: They demand justice for Ivon Maricela López Rosendo, who disappeared and was murdered on March 31, 2025, in Pedregal de Santo Domingo, Coyoacán borough.
Street closures in Mexico City today
Please note that this Thursday morning, the following roads were reported closed or reduced, either due to protests in Mexico City, roadworks, or flooding:
Traffic is affected on Calz. Minas de Arena from Av. Río Tacubaya to Av. de las Torres due to roadwork.
Lane closures on Humboldt from Av. Juárez to Paseo de la Reforma.
Emergency services are working due to a rollover accident on the Periférico ring road near Fernando Alencastre.
Lane reductions on Av. Andrés Molina Enríquez from Av. Presidente Plutarco Elías Calles to Manuel José Othón.
Refresh this page throughout the day for updates on closures in Mexico City this Thursday.
How is the Metro operating in Mexico City and other public transportation this Thursday?
Please note that the Metro is operating at all available stations, despite closures on Line A due to rain.
Click on the blue text for each transportation option to see its operating status:
Metro: Regular service.
Metrobús: Regular service.
Cablebús: Regular service on lines 1 and 3, with closures for inspection on Line 2.
Tren Ligero: Service from Nezahualpilli to Xochimilco and provisional RTP service from Nezahualpilli to Tasqueña.
Trolleybus: Regular service.
Is it going to rain in Mexico City today?
Yes. Mexico City is expecting very heavy rains of up to 75 millimeters (3 inches) this Thursday, due to the passage of a low-pressure channel that will affect the central plateau, accompanied by other effects such as Tropical Wave 17.
The Meteorological Service of the National Water Commission (Conagua) said that cloudy skies are expected for most of the day this Thursday, with low temperatures of 12 degrees and highs of 24 degrees, with hail expected in the afternoon.
What is the Hoy No Circula (No Driving) policy in Mexico City this Thursday, July 31?
If you are driving, keep in mind that the Hoy No Circula (No Driving) policy does apply in Mexico City and affects these vehicles.
Sticker: Green.
License plate endings: 1 and 2.
Source: elfinanciero
