Politics · Mexico · 4 hrs ago
Groups seek suspension of Cuauhtémoc mayor over alleged attacks
Groups asked lawmakers to suspend Cuauhtémoc Mayor Alessandra Rojo de la Vega over alleged violence against trans women and sex workers in Mexico City.
The dispute began on October 6, when trans groups and sex workers planned a community health event at Hotel Maga with support from Doctors Without Borders.
Organizers say the hotel owner blocked the event and men intimidated and assaulted participants.
At least 15 people were reported injured during a protest on October 9, which groups say was held to seek a meeting with the mayor.
Rojo de la Vega, in turn, reported that two workers in her administration were assaulted and that the borough offices were damaged.
The groups want lawmakers to investigate the events and review how authorities responded.
They also plan to seek reviews by city oversight and human rights bodies and ask the city prosecutor to investigate the complaints.
Groups representing trans people, non-binary people, sex workers and activists asked Mexico City’s Congress to suspend Cuauhtémoc Mayor Alessandra Rojo de la Vega.
They said at least 15 people were injured during a protest on October 9 and blamed the mayor for the alleged attacks.
The mayor, in turn, reported attacks on two municipal workers and damage to the borough’s facilities.
The groups also called for investigations by city bodies and proposed a special legislative commission to examine the events.
The dispute followed a health outreach event at Hotel Maga on October 6 that participants said was disrupted by intimidation and physical assaults.
- Who
- Trans and non-binary people, sex workers and activists are seeking the mayor’s suspension. They accuse Cuauhtémoc Mayor Alessandra Rojo de la Vega of responsibility for alleged attacks.
- What
- The groups asked Mexico City’s Congress to suspend Rojo de la Vega and investigate the alleged attacks. The mayor also reported attacks on municipal workers and damage to borough facilities.
- When
- The request was reported on October 15, a year before the next Cuauhtémoc election, according to the article. The alleged protest violence took place on October 9.
- Where
- Cuauhtémoc borough, Mexico City. The earlier health event was held at Hotel Maga on Calzada de Tlalpan.
- Why
- The groups say participants were attacked during a protest and at a health outreach event. They sought dialogue with the mayor and investigations into the incidents.
Groups seeking the mayor’s suspension
Alessandra Rojo de la Vega
Alleged violence
Groups seeking the mayor’s suspension
The groups say their members suffered attacks and report at least 15 people injured.
Alessandra Rojo de la Vega
Rojo de la Vega reported attacks on two workers in her administration.
Responsibility
Groups seeking the mayor’s suspension
The groups hold Rojo de la Vega responsible for the alleged attacks.
Alessandra Rojo de la Vega
The article does not state her response to that accusation.
Damage
Groups seeking the mayor’s suspension
The groups’ account focuses on alleged injuries and intimidation.
Alessandra Rojo de la Vega
The mayor reported damage to the borough’s facilities.
Trans collectives and sex workers went to Hotel Maga for a community health event coordinated with Doctors Without Borders.
A protest took place in Cuauhtémoc; the groups later said participants were attacked.
Groups went to Mexico City’s Congress, denounced the alleged attacks and sought the mayor’s suspension.
Infobae published its report on the groups’ demands.
- Mayor
- Alessandra Rojo de la Vega
- Borough
- Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City
- Reported injuries
- At least 15 people, according to the groups
- Hotel
- Hotel Maga, on Calzada de Tlalpan
- Mayor’s counterclaims
- Attacks on two municipal workers and damage to borough facilities
What people are saying
We arrived to hold the event, and the owner of Hotel Maga had put all his staff out on the street surrounding the hotel, intimidating the colleagues who were coming to the event with his attitude
Justice for the victims of Cuauhtémoc borough!