Protesters in Mexico Break Door of National Palace with President Obrador Inside
Dozens of demonstrators were captured on social media breaking into the National Palace in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, using a truck to force open the doors. The incident took place during a daily press conference at the National Palace, where President Obrador addressed the situation by calling it a clear act of provocation against his government.
President Obrador assured that the demonstrators would be dealt with by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and emphasized that his administration would not respond with violence. He stated, “They want us to respond with violence. We will not do this, we are not oppressive. There is no problem, the door will be repaired.” Obrador also mentioned that he would meet with the demonstrators within 15 days and criticized the lawyers supporting the protestors for having political ambitions.
The protesters involved in the demonstration are demanding a meeting with President Obrador to address the incident surrounding the disappearance of 43 students. The students went missing in Iguala, Guerrero state, back in 2014 after a clash between police and protesting students. The previous government claimed that the students were killed by drug cartel members and their bodies were burned in a garbage dump. However, international experts appointed by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights disputed this claim, stating that the government’s narrative had serious inconsistencies.
The experts highlighted that a fire capable of incinerating human bodies could not have been set in a garbage dump as claimed by the government. The incident has sparked ongoing tensions and protests, with demonstrators seeking answers and accountability for the disappearance of the 43 students. President Obrador’s handling of the situation and his commitment to non-violence in the face of provocation will be closely monitored as the issue continues to unfold.
