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Mexico City Leaders Visit Injured Police, Pledge Arrests After Oct. 2 Clashes

Authorities blame masked groups distinct from the commemoration’s organizers, with compensation promised for wounded officers.

Overview

  • Seventeen Mexico City police remain hospitalized with favorable prognoses, including a few burn cases requiring extra care, according to Security Secretary Pablo Vázquez.
  • Head of Government Clara Brugada visited the injured with César Cravioto, Pablo Vázquez and C5 chief Salvador Guerrero, reaffirming full medical support and institutional backing.
  • Officials report 94 officers were hurt during Oct. 2 disturbances across the Historic Center after masked groups broke from the march.
  • Investigations are underway through the local prosecutor’s office, with Brugada saying arrests are expected beyond an initial detention for a jewelry-store robbery.
  • The commemoration drew more than 10,000 participants, and authorities cited incidents including looting, arson and fights while stressing respect for peaceful protest.