A confrontation between taxi drivers and security agents on Avenida Insurgentes Sur, near the El Caminero Metrobús station, in Mexico City (CDMX), left a preliminary balance of seven police officers injured and three official vehicles damaged.
According to reports, the riots took place in Colonia La Joya, Mayor’s Office of Tlalpanwhen the agents tried to disperse a protest and were attacked with stones by the protesters.
However, in a video that circulates on social networks, it is evident how a taxi driver ran over police officers and then fled. At the moment it can be seen that several security agents were injured.
As a result of these events, The arrest of three people allegedly involved in the incident was achieved. However, it was reported that the situation is becoming increasingly tense in the area, with a group of taxi drivers blocking traffic on Avenida Insurgentes Sur and Melchor Ocampo, in the Chimalcoyotl neighborhood of Tlalpan.
Update on the taxi drivers protest in Tlalpan
The situation in Tlalpan remains tense, with additional blockades reported in the area of Picacho Ajusco and Anillo Periférico, according to reports from C5 of Mexico City. The authorities continue to closely monitor the situation and take measures to guarantee the safety of citizens and normality in road traffic.
In the face of these events, the CDMX authorities call for calm and respect for the law. All parties involved are urged to seek peaceful and negotiated solutions to resolve any conflict.
An exhaustive investigation is also being carried out in the area to determine the responsibilities of those involved in the confrontation and overrunning of the police officers.
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