Mexico City Protest: Driver Stopped by Demonstrators

Mexico City Protest: Driver's Attempt to Break Through March Leads to Brief Standoff. A peaceful protest march in Mexico City on May 27, 2025, near the Metro San Antonio Abad station, was briefly interrupted when a driver attempted to drive through the demonstration. Members of the Unión de Lucha Vecinal del Valle de Anáhuac, participating in the march, immediately surrounded the vehicle, preventing its movement. "We were exercising our right to protest," stated one participant, who wished to remain anonymous. The driver, whose identity remains undisclosed, was briefly detained by the protestors before traffic police arrived to mediate. The police officers spoke with both the driver and the protesters, leading to a de-escalation of the situation. The driver was allowed to leave, and the protest continued towards the Zócalo without further incident. The swift response from the police prevented further escalation and ensured the peaceful continuation of the protest.