On the night of Thursday, December 5, a group of protesters from Guerrero locked around 300 workers in the Torre del Bienestar, located on Paseo de la Reforma in the Cuauhtémoc municipality. According to initial protests, this event lasted for at least nine hours.
Finally, the victims from the state of Guerrero allowed only the detained women to leave, who managed to advance to the door amidst pushing. Meanwhile, the male workers remained a few more hours inside the building until the police intervened to free them minutes after 12:00 on December 6.
On the other hand, the blockade on Paseo de la Reforma, one of the main roads in the Mexican capital, continues, generating traffic and even suspending service at some Metrobús stations. Therefore, on social networks, users recommended the rest of the population to take precautions before passing by this site or taking this route.
Since noon on December 5, the blockade and takeover of the Torre del Bienestar facilities began. According to initial reports, the group of people who demonstrated are affected by Hurricane John that hit Acapulco last September. They demand to be included in the aid programs for those affected by the hurricane.
According to reports, the group that continues the protest took the main door of the Torre del Bienestar and the adjacent entrances. The situation inside the compound remains tense, as those affected are firm in their position of not leaving the place until their demands are met. Near midnight, dozens of tents and yellow fences were placed around the tower to prevent access to that area.
Hurricane John, which hit Acapulco in September 2024, left a trail of destruction, affecting homes, infrastructure and livelihoods. Despite initial relief efforts, many victims have said they have not yet received the support they need to rebuild their lives. The protest in Mexico City is a reflection of the desperation and urgency of these communities to obtain the promised assistance.
For their part, authorities have not yet issued an official statement on the protesters’ demands or indicated whether any meeting will be held to address their concerns. Meanwhile, the blockade continues to affect traffic and daily life in one of the busiest areas of the city.
Source: infobae
