Protesters, police clash in Mexico before marches

[Judi Lynn]

Protesters, police clash in Mexico before marches
| November 20, 2014 | Updated: November 20, 2014 4:45pm

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Protesters marched in Mexico City on Thursday to demand authorities find 43 missing college students, trying to step up pressure on the government on a day traditionally reserved for the celebration of the 1910-17 Revolution.

About 200 youthful protesters, some with their faces covered in masks or bandannas, scuffled with police as they tried to block a main expressway to the capital's international airport. Protesters hurled rocks, fireworks and gasoline bombs at the police, at least one of whom was hit by the projectiles.

Some passengers had to walk to the terminal, but flights were not interrupted and the expressways were reopened.

Authorities decided to cancel the traditional Nov. 20 Revolution Day march, but did not give a reason.

Bus caravans carrying the relatives and family members of the 43 missing college students converged on the capital after several days crisscrossing the country.

More:
http://www.chron.com/news/world/article/Mexico-City-braces-for-large-demonstrations-5906828.php

[truebluegreen]

1. Everyone knows why they had to cancel the Revolution Day celebration in Mexico City

whether they are prepared to admit it or not. It happened here in my town too and there is a candlelight vigil tonight in the plaza...maybe this "really big straw" is finally enough.

[Judi Lynn]

3. What are the chances the national government will change its ways, at this point?

It is a hellish situation when 43 young people can just be wiped off the face of the map, and undoubtedly terrorized wildly prior to their murders.

Hope the demonstration in your town will be safe. Thank you for letting us know what's happening there.

[truebluegreen]

4. I'd say chances are slim to none for the government to reform itself,

especially with Pena Nieto running it. A new revolution of the masses would be required and maybe we are finally there. I can tell you that people here are sick to death of fighting America's drug war for her.

[Judi Lynn]

2. UPDATE 1-Molotov cocktails, clashes as thousands of Mexicans protest massacre

UPDATE 1-Molotov cocktails, clashes as thousands of Mexicans protest massacre
Thu Nov 20, 2014 7:52pm EST


(Updates with quotes and details from protests)

Nov 20 (Reuters) - Masked demonstrators threw Molotov cocktails and shot fireworks at police near Mexico City's airport on Thursday as thousands protested President Enrique Pena Nieto's handling of the apparent massacre of 43 trainee school teachers.

Police in riot gear faced down around 300 protesters near the airport a few hours before three major marches in Mexico City set off in support of the students, apparently murdered after their abduction by corrupt police on Sept. 26.

No one was injured in Thursday's clashes, police said.

Mexico has been convulsed by protests since the 43 students were taken from the southwestern city of Iguala by police working with a local drug gang and then very likely incinerated, according to the government, which is still investigating the incident.

The three marches took place on the 114th anniversary of the day the Mexican Revolution to overthrow dictator Porfirio Diaz began in 1910. The protesters included relatives of the students. Many carried banners with slogans attacking the government such as "the state did it."

More:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/11/21/mexico-violence-idUSL2N0TA3D220141121?rpc=401