On August 17 and 18, 2025, a large-scale demonstration took place in Mexico City in support of Palestine. The march began at the Ángel de la Independencia and proceeded along Avenida Juárez and Paseo de la Reforma, concluding near the Mexican Chamber of Deputies. Participants called for an end to the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip, the suspension of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Israel, and the delivery of food and medical supplies to Gaza. The event, organized by various pro-Palestinian groups, saw hundreds of attendees and was marked by minor incidents, including confrontations between police and masked individuals. Separately, on the same day, Mexico City also held a citizen consultation for the 2025 participatory budget, which experienced low voter turnout, with some ballot boxes containing as few as 20 votes by midday.
Cientos de personas se congregaron en la capital de #México, en la marcha México x Gaza, con el objetivo de exigir un alto al genocidio, la ruptura de relaciones diplomáticas con Israel y la distribución de alimentos y medicamentos a la Franja de #Gaza https://t.co/pM18Dwgwlo
Policías enfrentan a encapuchados durante marcha en CDMX a favor de Palestina Cientos de personas marcharon por el Paseo de la Reforma para exigir “fin al genocidio” y la suspensión de relaciones diplomática de México con Israel. https://t.co/TOX8IIpqYm
🗳️ Este domingo, en CDMX, se realizó la consulta ciudadana del presupuesto participativo 2025 y en las casillas se registró poca asistencia de votantes. Algunas urnas contenían alrededor de 20 papeletas al filo del medio día. 📸 #FOTOS: Berenice Fregoso | EL UNIVERSAL https://t.co/SpUKjd7VNu