Residents Protest Cannabis Sites at Plaza de la Conchita and Glorieta Simón Bolívar in Mexico City as SSPC Confirms Cannabis Sales Continue

Residents of the Centro and Guerrero neighborhoods in Mexico City's Cuauhtémoc borough have staged multiple protests and blockades against designated cannabis consumption sites, specifically targeting locations such as the Plaza de la Conchita and the Glorieta Simón Bolívar. Police have intervened to remove some of these blockades. Authorities from Mexico City's Secretariat of Public Security (SSPC) have stated that these cannabis tolerance zones do not increase crime rates and highlighted that drug sales near these areas remain prohibited. The decision on whether to designate the Plaza de la Concepción as an official cannabis tolerance area is expected within a week. Despite ongoing opposition, cannabis sales continue in these tolerance zones. Critics argue that the three tolerance spaces established in Mexico City are a populist measure that fails to adequately address the broader issues related to drug policy and its victims. Additionally, separate commentary highlights ongoing social issues in Mexico, including persistent feminicide rates and the increasing public recognition of caregiving as a societal concern influenced by feminist movements and committed governance.