Protest in Segob
Trans and non-binary people demonstrated this Thursday outside the Ministry of the Interior (Segob) in Mexico City. They denounced the cancellation of a meeting where they would address demands for health, housing, education and human rights. During the mobilization, they painted and caused damage to street furniture, set fire to objects and broke pedestrian traffic lights in front of the Senate.
Elements of the National Guard tried to disperse the protesters with fire extinguishers and a water hose. According to the participants, the water also wet journalists who were covering the events. The groups advanced towards Paseo de la Reforma and Insurgentes, where they damaged advertisements and glass, as well as the Bienestar Tower.
The protesters demand that the Secretary of Government of Mexico City, César Cravioto, sign a minute to set a new meeting date. They assure that with this they would break up the sit-in and resume the dialogue.
This protest joins other recent actions, such as the occupation of a Segob hall in June and road blockades. Until now, Segob and its head, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, have not issued a position on the alleged cancellation.
