Mexico City, Historic Center

Surely in the historic center of Mexico City, there are more beautiful cover images than the one I chose. During the city tour, I was made aware of this building. It used to be the headquarters of the 'National Commission for Human Rights' in Mexico. On September 3, 2020, it was occupied during protests and it has been ever since. The activists are demanding justice for the victims of violence and murders committed against women. Every day, ten women are murdered in Mexico, many are abducted and never found again. The government is accused of lack of efficiency in investigation and prosecution, many cases are not investigated or remain unsolved.

The symbols of the protest movement can be found everywhere in the city: graffiti on the walls of buildings and so-called 'anti-monuments' that are being erected.

The next day, when I walk aimlessly through the city, I suddenly find myself in the middle of a protest rally. About a hundred young women draw attention to their situation in the country. Shortly afterwards, the police arrive and surround the demonstrators. However, both sides remain peaceful, so the situation does not escalate. The center of the old town around the government buildings remains closed off until evening.

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