Mexico City Fortifies Historic Core for 25N March Led by 8M as Leaders Urge Peaceful Protest

Overview

• Feminist collective 8M called the Mexico City march for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women under the slogan “No llegamos todas.”
• Authorities installed reinforced metal barricades and large concrete blocks around Palacio Nacional and other central sites after recent unrest.
• President Claudia Sheinbaum urged participants to demonstrate peacefully and pledged legal changes to curb impunity in gender crimes, with a protection and prevention program slated for presentation.
• Mexico City head of government Clara Brugada welcomed the mobilization and announced 16‑day initiatives including 250 activities, a women’s legal defensoría starting January 1, transport accords to deter harassment, territorial brigades, safer travel corridors and a new gender module in the police.
• Political fallout from Nov. 15 continues, with Excélsior commentary reporting Morena is pushing a legislative commission to investigate the events and leveling accusations against opposition mayors.