20/05/2021 02:56 (UTC)

Hundreds march in Mexican state of Chiapas to demand release of 95 students arrested during protest

San Cristobal de las Casas, May 19 (EFE).- At least 800 people, including students, teachers, members of social organizations and parents marched Wednesday in the cities of Tuxtla Gutiérrez and San Cristóbal de las Casas, in the Mexican state of Chiapas, to demand the release of students detained Tuesday by state police.

At least 95 of the protesters were arrested Tuesday by Chiapas State Police agents during a protest demanding improvements in education from the government. (Camera: MITZI FUENTES).

SHOT LIST: PEOPLE GATHER TO DEMAND RELEASED OF DETAINED STUDENTS IN SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS IN CHIAPAS STATE, MEXICO.

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Date: 20/05/2021 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Unrest and conflicts » Civil unrest
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 125 seconds
Reference: 7001074820
Relevance: Normal