Amid photos of missing and murdered young women, the women came out gear 25Nin the Mexico City (CDMX), once again to the streets to raise their voices for those who are no longer here, in an eternal call for justice.
Within the framework of the commemoration of International Day to Eliminate Violence against Womenwith purple and green bandanas, women in the prime of life, older adults and even girls toured the Paseo de la Reforma.
“No, no, yes, we are back out” and “Daughter, listen, your mother is in the fight,” were some of the slogans as the contingent advanced toward the Zócalo of Mexico Citypassing next to the metal fences placed by the authorities to protect monuments and businesses, in the face of the violence and vandalism carried out in demonstrations in recent days.
In this 25N, women accused abandonment and apathy of institutions and authorities at the three levels of Government, pointing out deficiencies in issues of equality and gender violence.
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From the Women’s Gazebo that fight Until the capital’s Zócalo, the demand was the same: Not one less.
Between tears and anger, with photos of daughters, sisters, mothers and friends, taken from their loved ones, the contingents of searchers and violated women, students and those who empathize with a cause that benefits everyone arrived in the heart of Mexico City.
Upon reaching the Zócalo, the fences that surrounded National Palace They were painted with slogans on a day in which violence was absent.
White balance underway on 25N in CDMX
After the march, capital authorities reported white balance and an influx of around a thousand participants in the protest.
“During the tour, a group of approximately 20 women with their faces covered, marched calmly without registering incidents or major damage to the pace of the mobilization,” highlighted the Secretary of Citizen Security (SSC).
To guarantee the safety of the protesters, as well as the commercial establishments, the SSC deployed an operation with 600 female police officers who accompanied the mobilization towards the capital’s Zócalo.
Meanwhile, Traffic agents carried out closures and detours to vehicular circulation during the passage of the contingents on the affected roads.
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Additionally, the Dialogue and Coexistence Groupmade up of officials from different local bodies, accompanied the members of the mobilization during their journey to prioritize dialogue and establish agreements in the event of possible conflicts.
Personnel from the Secretariat of Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection (SGIRPC) and the Human Rights Commission of Mexico City (CDHCDMX).