Mexican Crisis: Situation Even More Tense with 9th Day of Protests in Mexico City

9th Day of Protests in Mexico City

No end in sight for the crisis in Mexico as the inhabitants of the capital took to the streets for the ninth day in row in order to protest the rising gas prices, corruption, and lamentable state of inner affairs. Authorities report seven thousand people to have participated in the manifestations, although this number may just as well be much higher. University students are one of the most involved groups, with screams of “Viva Mexico!” rising from thousands of throats.

A Nation Frustrated with its Leaders

The short moment when the national anthem was sung by frustrated Mexicans gave way for one of the few breaks from angry shouting. Names of 43 people who disappeared in Ayotzinapa were read out, which did nothing to calm the ferocious protesters. The manifestation leaders claimed that it was apolitical, not in support of any existing party; however, it was indeed aimed at the current leaders and their incompetent actions. The participants were also ready to laugh at the president, Enrique Peña Nieto, whose recent contributions to public discourse have been ridiculed to the level of becoming memes and gaining popular Twitter hashtags.

“What would you all have done?”

This is the question that the president of Mexico aimed at his people. What would the participants of the manifestation have done?

“Cut your wages,”

said one of the frustrated marchers.

 “Get rid of half the *** deputees and senators!”

“Only admit well-prepared people to the government, and no more analphabets!”

As you can see, the regular Mexican is nothing but satisfied with the government. The tag #QueHubieranHechoUstedes (WhatWouldYouAllHaveDone) is trending in Mexican media, you can follow it on Twitter.

 

However, it’s not all mean remarks in the internet; some Mexicans have actually gone to the extremes of violence against the police.

Horrific Moments in Baja California

 

 

This video is a show of utter horror that happened in Baja California, with a vehicle crashing into files of police officers opposed to the protesters. The opinions of Mexicans on their police force varies, with some trying to understand that the police staff also have families to feed and are underpaid, and with others claiming that “this is how all Mexican police officers should be treated, [such actions] will at least teach the police that a Mexican citizen needs to be respected”. Violence is on the rise and similar events are feared to repeat over the next days.

Manifestation in Coahuila Pacified

Meanwhile, this seemingly peaceful manifestation was brutally pacified by the police force without a visible reason:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTakos_DfDo

 

It comes to no surprise that the ordinary citizen does not trust the police to defend them. The social unrest and lack of trust put in the police makes for an even more difficult situation, with the government, the military, the police, and the common citizens all fighting against each other to better their own position. Will the violence escalate into, how some fear, a civil war, or will the Mexican crisis end as quickly as it came to be? Stay with us for daily updates on the situation in Mexico. We condone those who use violence; however, our hearts are with Mexican citizens peacefully fighting for a better life.

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