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Mexico City Opens Probe Into Oct. 2 Looting as Jewelers Report Heavy Losses

Officials pursue identifications under a restrained protest protocol that merchants say left businesses exposed.

Overview

  • Forensic teams from the FGJCDMX documented damage at the Centro Joyero Majestic, where about 12 shops were looted, and the SSC reported one detention.
  • Authorities and business groups reported 94 police officers hospitalized and 29 civilians injured during the confrontations.
  • Loss estimates diverge, with Canaco citing over 16.7 million pesos in lost sales plus more than 4.3 million in damage, while ConComercioPequeño estimates roughly 50 million pesos in total losses.
  • Merchants described hooded assailants as organized and selective, using tools and incendiaries to breach stores and targeting gold, a risk worsened by limited insurance coverage among small jewelers.
  • Secretary César Cravioto said the government is collecting data to identify perpetrators and defended limited engagement to avoid repression, as at least 15 complaints were filed with prosecutors.