Monday, May 9, 2011

Massive Demonstrations In Mexico Protesting Against Drug Violence

Thousands of Mexicans march in Mexico City on May 8. Press TV

Thousands Join Mexican March Against Drug Violence -- CNN

Mexico City (CNN) -- Thousands of demonstrators marched in silence toward Mexico City's central square Sunday, carrying banners and signs that demanded an end to the country's drug war.

Well-known Mexican poet Javier Sicilia led protesters on their 80-kilometer (50-mile) journey, which began Thursday in the central city of Cuernavaca.

More than 65,000 people participated in Sunday's march, the state-run Notimex news agency reported, citing Mexico City police.

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More News On Today's Protests Against Drug Violence In Mexico

Thousands march against violence in Mexico City -- AP
Mexicans march in silence to protest violence -- Sydney Morning Herald
Mexicans protest drug war with silent march -- Washington Post
Thousands of Mexicans join in protests against drug war -- National Post
Mexicans rally in capital against organized crime -- Miami Herald/McClatchy News
Tens of Thousands March in Mexico City -- New York Times
In pictures: Mexico anti-drugs march -- BBC
Mexico's failed war against the drug gangs -- Luis Hernández Navarro, The Guardian

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