The planned starting point was the hemicycle to Juarez, from where the protesters planned to leave at 2:00 pm towards the United States embassy, in Paseo de la Reforma.
However, minutes before the start of the march, elements of Guerreros group, of the Ministry of Citizen Security, approached a group of young people dressed in black, some of them hooded, to try to remove backpacks, given the suspicion that they could contain objects that represent a risk.
The action caused a moment of tension and push between protesters and police. Even the Undersecretary of Government of Mexico City, Fadlala Akabani, went to the place to try to dialogue with the groups and agree on a peaceful advance.
After that episode, the organizers decided to modify the route and instead of advancing by reform, they chose to go to the capital Zócalo.
(Photo: David Santiago/Political Expansion)
As part of the new protocol for demonstrations, implemented by the capital government after the riots of last July 4 during the second march against gentrification, a group of police with shields, helmets and some extinguishers accompanied the contingent on this occasion.
Upon arriving at the intersection of May 5 and the Zocalo circuit, the protesters issued a pronouncement in which they criticized the expulsion of inhabitants from Mexico City, the excessive increase in income and the loss of the identity of “Chilanga”.
“We are going to defend our neighborhoods, our stories and our way of living, because what unites us is not only indignation, but also the hope of a better tomorrow,” said a member of the front for young housing.
Once several pronouncements and convictions were made for the decision of the capital government to escort the march with police, the contingent walked back on 5 de Mayo Street, central axis and Juarez Avenue.
Upon arriving at the crossroads with Balderas Avenue, there was again a jaloneo between police and protesters for the retirement of backpacks.
At 4:00 p.m., the contingent entered the Juarez station of Line 3 of the Metro, where some pints such as “Outside Yankies” and “FVJ” were made, the acronym of the front for the young housing.
(Photo: David Santiago/Political Expansion)
The Government Secretariat of Mexico City accounted for approximately 200 attendees and declared a white balance at the end of the demonstration. Only three people were treated by elements of the rescue and medical emergency squad due
