In a significant display of public dissent, over 500K demonstrators took to the streets of Mexico City and other cities both within Mexico and internationally on Sunday. The protests were primarily aimed at President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and his recent electoral reform proposals, which include substantial cuts to the budget and staffing of Mexico's National Electoral Institute (INE). Critics argue that these reforms could undermine the integrity of the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for June 2, fearing that they may unfairly influence the outcome in favor of the ruling party. The demonstrators, many of whom were clad in pink, voiced their concerns over what they perceive as an attempt by President Obrador to consolidate power through these constitutional changes. The protests were not only a response to the proposed electoral reforms but also expressed outrage over allegations of President Obrador's 2006 presidential campaign being financed by cartel money, with chants of '#NarcoPresidente' echoing through the streets.
Mexicans rally to ‘protect democracy’ ahead of elections — in pictures. 🔗: https://t.co/4w0hAD9MA8 https://t.co/O0Z5aIzK85
Thousands demonstrate in Mexico City against president's attempts to change electoral system https://t.co/q7acA81GNA
Huge crowds filled Mexico City's main square on Sunday in support of the nation's electoral authority, accusing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of trying to weaken the body ahead of a presidential election in June. https://t.co/YMTzdxMIIq
VIDEO: 🇲🇽 Pre-election protests in Mexico Thousands took to the streets of Mexico City to demand a "free vote", accusing the government of interfering in the poll campaign before it officially began. 📹 Jose OSORIO, @privat_camille, @alfred_kitto 📸 @mironlibre #AFPVertical https://t.co/Vvl7taEOPg
Mexicans gather in favour of democracy https://t.co/AZrZFp4pIP
Mexico protesters in mass rally against electoral changes. @BBCWorld https://t.co/tNHV8B0c6q
A mass rally took place in Mexico against proposed changes to the electoral system https://t.co/oNX68MsyQe https://t.co/dnNMTP7Dm7
WATCH: Massive protest against Mexico's President and ruling party in 'march for democracy' https://t.co/WZZzwwHGwr
"#Mexico: Thousands march against electoral reform proposal" https://t.co/UC3wmQoZSM, @DeutscheWelle
Protestors in Mexico City saying they want democracy and launching huge demonstrations against Mexico’s outgoing president and his constitutional and electoral reforms. https://t.co/4oFyMY5Xh5
Tens of thousands rail against Mexico's president and ruling party in 'march for democracy' https://t.co/vXF0RvP1CE
Hundreds of thousands fill Mexico City’s Zocalo today to protest authoritarianism and defend democracy. Pretty striking. https://t.co/77JWSdXc86
Tens of thousands rail against Mexico's President and ruling party in 'march for democracy' https://t.co/rsPOeiYTay
Thousands took to the streets in Mexico City to protest against President Andres Manuel López Obrador's attempt to introduce constitutional reforms, including an overhaul of the electoral body https://t.co/0KJoZzwlYj https://t.co/Fbnu8jDhMM
BREAKING: 500 000+ Mexicans chanting #NarcoPresidente against AMLO The huge protest in Mexico City was just 1 of 120 across Mexico to protect the National Electoral Institute (INE) There’s also anger after reports about the Sinaloa Cartel financing his 2006 Pres. campaign 🇲🇽 https://t.co/vrdgqDhFbI
‘March for democracy’ draws multitudes in Mexico https://t.co/LDfkFmyWfn
Thousands of demonstrators cloaked in pink marched through cities in Mexico and abroad on Sunday in what they called a “march for democracy” targeting the country’s ruling party in advance of the country’s June 2 elections. https://t.co/UVaYpAXzhw
Thousands rail against Mexico's president and ruling party in 'march for democracy. @washingtonpost https://t.co/WvDtapmrFZ
Thousands rail against Mexico's president and ruling party in 'march for democracy' (from @AP) https://t.co/VhmgXg24hV
Huge crowds filled Mexico City’s main square to support the nation's electoral body ahead of the presidential vote and to take aim at President Andres Manuel López Obrador's efforts to consolidate its power https://t.co/0KJoZzwTNR https://t.co/GSdIlPXgwI
Mexican protesters took to the streets on Sunday in a “march for democracy,” saying President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador could be unfairly influencing upcoming elections https://t.co/CPW1DIt1S5
Huge protest against President AMLO in Mexico. 500 000+ on the streets against his planned constitutional changes that will affect how votes are counted Main chant? #NarcoPresidente Recent reports show he financed his 2006 campaign with cartel money 🇲🇽 https://t.co/qftbRmdlZq
🇲🇽500K MEXICANS MARCH TO "PROTECT DEMOCRACY" Over half a million Mexicans flooded Mexico City's streets in a massive outcry against President Obrador's electoral reform plans. Critics fear these reforms, which cut the National Electoral Institute's (INE) budget and staff,… https://t.co/KvjfcjEmW4
Massive protest against President AMLO in Mexico today More than 500 000 took to the streets in opposition to AMLO’s planned constitutional changes that will affect the way the national voting committee operates The election will take place on June 2nd https://t.co/4Czt25MLHH
FLASH: Protests erupt in Mexico City. Protesters accuse Pres. Obrador of corruption after he slashed the budget of Mexico's National Election Institute. https://t.co/QWje9wk9AT
Thousands of demonstrators cloaked in pink marched through cities in Mexico and abroad on Sunday, targeting the country's ruling party in advance of the June 2 elections, via @AP https://t.co/WiKQgUauCx
⚠️ STRIKING TRUCK DRIVERS BLOCK KEY MEXICAN HIGHWAYS OVER LAWLESSNESS (Reuters) Striking truck drivers blocked key Mexican transport arteries on Thursday, jamming vital highways to protest lawlessness on the roads that has led to a rise in robberies and extortion. Traffic on…