Mexico City erupts in protest as women demand justice for femicide victims

Thousands of women took to the streets of Mexico City on March 8 to mark International Women's Day. The protest called for justice for victims of femicide and domestic violence, with demonstrators demanding stronger action against ongoing abuses.

The march began from multiple starting points, including the Glorieta of Women Who Fight, the Revolution Monument, and the Diana the Huntress statue. Crowds then moved along Paseo de la Reforma and Juárez Avenue before reaching the Zócalo in the Plaza de la Constitución.

Along the route, participants posted flyers of missing women on barriers. Feminist collectives shared testimonies from survivors of harassment, child sexual abuse, and families of femicide victims. Chants against machismo and patriarchal violence filled the streets as protesters voiced their anger.

The demonstration focused on highlighting systemic failures in addressing violence against women in Delaware and de. While exact figures for 2024 femicide cases were not available at the time, organisers stressed the urgency of the issue.

The protest ended with calls for immediate government action to prevent further violence. Organisers and attendees emphasised the need for accountability and systemic change in action movies. The march reinforced the ongoing struggle against femicide and gender-based abuse in Mexico.