Tabasco Indigenous Protest: Power Outages, Police Response, and Unmet Promises

Indigenous communities in Tabasco, Mexico, took to the streets on May 29th, 2025, to protest against persistent power outages affecting their region. Their demonstration involved a highway blockade, leading to clashes with state police. The protesters, primarily from the Tamulté de las Sabanas area near Villahermosa, expressed their frustration over the lack of electricity and potable water, issues they say have plagued their communities for years. One protester, Amado Salvador, a community delegate, stated, "We will not participate in the upcoming elections unless our demands are met." The protest gained attention after police dispersed the demonstrators with tear gas, sparking further outrage. Tabasco's Undersecretary of Government, Pablo Mora, responded by promising to initiate the processes for constructing a new electrical substation by June 4th. This commitment offers a glimmer of hope for a resolution, but the deep-seated frustration of the community remains evident.