On Sunday, tens of thousands of feminists across Mexico protested against an epidemic of violence against women.
Declaring a “violet spring,” protesters called on women across Mexico to take a stand against sexism. One of the largest protests took place in Mexico City, where organizers railed against Mexico’s traditionally machista, or sexist, culture.
The march was protected by squads of balaclava-clad women bearing badges that read “feminist security.”
The latest protests elicited a response from President Enrique Peña Nieto, who tweeted, “Today we were made to listen to thousands of voices for women’s rights. My commitment to them is firm and determined.”
On the ground in Puebla, protesters said they wanted more than words from the president, with many arguing that a seismic change is needed in the country’s political culture. They chanted, “For all women, there’s no alternative but revolution.”
via Waging Nonviolence
