Politics · Mexico · 2 hrs ago
Journalists report attacks during water-quality protest in Guadalajara
Residents protested the poor quality of water reaching homes in the Guadalajara metropolitan area.
During the demonstration, police and protesters clashed, and police used water and gas to disperse the crowd.
Press groups said journalists were also attacked while covering the protest.
Journalist Gustavo Morales appeared with injuries to his nose and mouth, reportedly caused by a gas canister hitting his face.
Another journalist, Mario Antonio López, was shown with a bloodied face after an alleged blow to the head.
A journalist also said police took some photographers’ equipment, while Article 19 said people have a right to protest and journalists should be able to report without being attacked.
Article 19 reported attacks on journalists covering a protest over poor water quality in Guadalajara’s metropolitan area.
Dozens of people protested on Sunday, October 11, over the condition of water reaching their homes.
A confrontation between police and protesters involved gas and water being used to contain the demonstration.
Journalists Gustavo Morales and Mario Antonio López were shown with injuries after the events.
- Who
- Journalists covering the protest, including Gustavo Morales and Mario Antonio López, were reported attacked.
- What
- Article 19 denounced attacks on journalists during a protest over poor water quality.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Guadalajara’s metropolitan area, including the centre of Guadalajara.
- Why
- The protest was over poor water quality reaching residents’ homes.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Citizens have the right to protest and journalists to report on matters of public interest.
Dozens of people protested over the poor condition of water reaching their homes.
Police and protesters clashed, and gas and water were used to contain the demonstration.
María Luisa Estrada said police first threw water at the press and then used gas to disperse them.
- Protest location
- Guadalajara metropolitan area
- Protest date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Journalists identified
- Gustavo Morales; Mario Antonio López
- Organization denouncing attacks
- Article 19
Sources
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