Protests turn ugly in Mexico City on Pena Nieto's presidential anniversary
- 9 years ago
Protesters smashed up shops and clashed with riot police in Mexico City on the second anniversary of Enrique Pena Nieto's presidency amidst rising tensions over the abduction and apparent massacre of 43 trainee teachers.
Brandishing bats and fire bombs, masked protesters attacked banks and restaurants along the capital's iconic Reforma boulevard, where thousands had gathered to demand an end to impunity and justice for the missing students.
Scores of riot police were deployed to restore law and order to Mexico City's CBD, but authorities struggled to control the unruly crowd. A number of injuries were reported by paramedics on hand.
The disappearances of the students have been the toughest challenge yet to face Pena Nieto and more than two months on since the disappearance of the students in Iguala, Guerrero, many have blamed the president for the feared massacre.
Earlier this month Pena Nieto, in an effort to defuse anger, vowed to introduce constitutional refo
Brandishing bats and fire bombs, masked protesters attacked banks and restaurants along the capital's iconic Reforma boulevard, where thousands had gathered to demand an end to impunity and justice for the missing students.
Scores of riot police were deployed to restore law and order to Mexico City's CBD, but authorities struggled to control the unruly crowd. A number of injuries were reported by paramedics on hand.
The disappearances of the students have been the toughest challenge yet to face Pena Nieto and more than two months on since the disappearance of the students in Iguala, Guerrero, many have blamed the president for the feared massacre.
Earlier this month Pena Nieto, in an effort to defuse anger, vowed to introduce constitutional refo