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López Obrador’s has had a tense relationship with the feminist movement, which he has accused being manipulated by conservative opponents and influenced by foreign ideas.
“We want him to protect us the same way he’s protecting these buildings,” said Vania Palacios, 19, who carried a sign reading: “Fight today so not to die tomorrow.”
Protesters wrote the names of femicide victims on the barricade after it was installed on Friday and later covered it with flowers. They also projected slogans on the National Palace – a seat of power since Aztec times – reading: “Mexico femicide” and “legal abortion now”.
At this point, I would say that they are being influenced by outside forces. That said, Mexico has a femicide crisis and pleas for help have not been answered. In fact, Mexico has been pretty unresponsive to a great many things whether you are female or male.
“We want him to protect us the same way he’s protecting these buildings,” said Vania Palacios, 19, who carried a sign reading: “Fight today so not to die tomorrow.”
Protesters wrote the names of femicide victims on the barricade after it was installed on Friday and later covered it with flowers. They also projected slogans on the National Palace – a seat of power since Aztec times – reading: “Mexico femicide” and “legal abortion now”.
Mexico protests against attacks on women turn violent, as tension with president escalates
Protesters angry that López Obrador has supported politician accused of sexual assault are calling for greater protections for women
www.theguardian.com
At this point, I would say that they are being influenced by outside forces. That said, Mexico has a femicide crisis and pleas for help have not been answered. In fact, Mexico has been pretty unresponsive to a great many things whether you are female or male.