Summary
An annual march in Mexico City, held to remember the 1968 student massacre, also focused heavily on supporting Palestinians in Gaza. Protesters carried signs and flags calling for an end to Israel's military actions in Gaza. Around 10,000 people attended, with a portion of the crowd acting aggressively, leading to clashes with police.
Key Facts
- The march was initially meant to commemorate the 1968 Tlatelolco massacre of students in Mexico.
- This year, the focus shifted towards protesting Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Protesters marched from Tlatelolco plaza to Mexico City’s central plaza.
- At least 66,000 Palestinians have died, and 168,000 have been injured since October 7, 2023, due to the conflict in Gaza.
- Approximately 10,000 people took part in the march in Mexico City.
- The protest saw a mixture of peaceful acts and aggressive behavior, with police and journalists facing attacks.
- A separate protest occurred after Israel detained members of the Global Sumud Flotilla, including six Mexicans.
- Mexico's government has demanded the return of the detained Mexicans, and the country recognizes the State of Palestine.
