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Five Mexico City Police Remain Hospitalized After Oct. 2 March Violence

City officials blame a 350-person 'Bloque Negro' contingent as investigations move to identify suspects.

Overview

  • The SSC says five of the 94 injured officers are still under hospital care, while most police and 29 injured civilians have been treated and discharged.
  • Authorities report a single arrest tied to a jewelry store robbery at the end of the march, with stolen items recovered.
  • SSC chief Pablo Vázquez Camacho said an initial escort of 500 officers was reinforced to about 1,000 to contain aggressors at the Zócalo.
  • Reporters, photographers and camera operators were assaulted during the disturbances, and the Marabunta group intervened to deescalate confrontations.
  • Canaco CDMX cites major business impacts in the Centro Histórico, including 3,442 early closures, 16.7 million pesos in lost sales, more than 4.3 million pesos in damages, and total losses estimated above 50 million pesos.