Mexico City Concert Raid: Military's Role Under Scrutiny

Mexico City Concert Disrupted by Armed Forces: Officials Investigate Controversial Intervention On May 30, 2025, a concert featuring Basque artist Fermin Muguruza was abruptly interrupted at Multiforo Alicia in Mexico City. Armed forces and police officers arrived, forcing approximately 400 concertgoers to evacuate. This swift action has sparked controversy and prompted investigations into the decision-making process. Ignacio Pineda, the venue manager, stated, "Hay un problema, hay alguna provocación policial? Les pedimos que salgan sin atender la provocación para que no haya violencia, porque están dispuestos a macacarnos." (There is a problem, is there any police provocation? We ask them to leave without responding to the provocation so that there is no violence, because they are willing to beat us up.) The incident has prompted denials of involvement from various levels of government. Mexico City Mayor Alejandra Rojo de la Vega stated that the local government had no authority over the military's actions. The Secretary of Governance also issued a statement expressing disapproval of the actions and initiating an investigation into who requested the armed forces' presence. The swift and forceful intervention, coupled with subsequent denials, raises serious questions about transparency and accountability. The investigation is expected to shed light on the decision-making process that led to this disruptive event and ensure such incidents are not repeated.