Mexico City’s historic Zócalo was filled with protesters who chanted “Narco President” in a massive march protesting the policies of Mexican President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO).
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Demonstrations called by civil unions are taking place in more than 80 cities of the country, including Guadalajara, where thousands of people joined the campaign.
I’m not crying…Citizenship is in my eyes!!#MarchForDemocracy#18f#Guadalajara pic.twitter.com/y1ZeLyvCO0
– Tulia Ciceronis, Princeps Senatus, Mater Patriae (@TCiceronis) 18 February 2024
Images of mass demonstrations in the Mexican capital’s Zócalo highlight the polarization and dissatisfaction of a portion of the population with the current government, despite the fact that AMLO reportedly maintains approval ratings close to 60%.
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The situation in the Zocalo is like this now, with still 15 minutes left in the keynote speech. In Mexico’s massive march for democracy, López Obrador thought citizens would sit idly by. This is historical.#MarchForDemocracy pic.twitter.com/qGmSqJDNGJ
– Agustin Antonetti (@agusantonetti) 18 February 2024
Powerful images of the march for democracy against President López Obrador. Mexico City’s historic Zocalo is filled with “Narco President” slogans against AMLO pic.twitter.com/jsdZqZ3qVN
– cocando.com (@cocando) 18 February 2024
“From the Zócalo, echoing screams?: ‘The President is a criminal!’ In the ‘March for Democracy’ citizens raised their voices ???? #MarchForDemocracy #VozDelPueblo, pic.twitter.com/SbNOu9Uq3w
– LuisCardenasMx (@LuisCardenasMx) 18 February 2024
, An hour before the March for Democracy speeches begin, a quarter of the capital’s Zócalo in front of the National Palace is already filled.
Video: @salgadoalelhi , universal pic.twitter.com/zuTlfVdx36
– El Universal (@El_Universal_Mx) 18 February 2024