Mexico City, April 18, 2026 – The Mexican capital was the scene of various social concentrations and demonstrations today, addressing a wide array of causes. From the 4:20 March in remembrance of World Marijuana Day to protests advocating for labor and social rights, citizens took to the streets to voice their concerns and celebrate their beliefs.
Key Events and Gatherings Across the City
The day’s activities commenced early, with several significant events scheduled throughout different boroughs of Mexico City. These gatherings highlight the dynamic social and political landscape of the metropolis.
Morning Activities: Memorials and Community Concerns
Marihuana Oriente: 4:20 March at San Lorenzo Tezonco Civil Pantheon
At 09:00 hrs, the group Marihuana Oriente organized a 4:20 March within the San Lorenzo Tezonco Civil Pantheon, located at Av. Tláhuac and Av. Zacatlán in the San Lorenzo Tezonco neighborhood of Iztapalapa. This event was held in memory of all individuals resting in the cemetery, coinciding with World Marijuana Day, and served as a symbolic act of remembrance and advocacy for cannabis-related issues.
National Tortilla Party: Protest Against Veterinary Clinic Construction
Also at 09:00 hrs, the National Tortilla Party gathered at the San Andrés Ahuayucan Kiosk, located at A San Pablo #8c in San Andrés Ahuayucan, Xochimilco. The protest was aimed at opposing the construction of a veterinary clinic in a communal space without prior consultation with the local community. Additionally, participants voiced complaints about alleged aggressions and acts of corruption by personnel from the Xochimilco Mayor’s Office.
Assembly of Active and Retired Workers of the CNTE: ISSSTE-FOVISSSTE Mortgage Credits
At 10:00 hrs, an assembly of active and retired workers from the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE), affected by ISSSTE-FOVISSSTE mortgage credits, convened at Section IX of the Mexico City CNTE, located at Belisario Domínguez #32, Centro Histórico, Cuauhtémoc. The general assembly aimed to provide updates on the 2026 national strike, the listing and liquidation processes of ISSSTE-FOVISSSTE, and future actions to defend their rights.
Collective of Displaced Persons from Cuba No. 11: Press Conference
At 10:30 hrs, a press conference was held by the Collective of Displaced Persons from Cuba No. 11 at República de Cuba #11, Centro Histórico, Cuauhtémoc. The purpose of the conference was to inform the public about the progress of the case concerning the eviction from the property located at República de Cuba #11.
Midday Demonstrations: Human Rights, Animal Rights, and Urban Development
Somos Impacto Youth Organization: Visibility for Disappeared Persons
At 10:00 hrs, the Somos Impacto Youth Organization held a rally at the Rosario Ibarra de Piedra National Human Rights Center, located at Río Magdalena #108, Tizapán, Álvaro Obregón. The objective was to raise awareness about the crisis of disappeared persons in Mexico, particularly in light of the National Human Rights Commission’s recent response to the United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances. The organization seeks to bring the crisis of disappearances in Mexico to the attention of the UN General Assembly.
Animal Liberation MX: Defense of Animal Rights
At 11:00 hrs, Animal Liberation MX gathered at the Gate of the Lions of Chapultepec, located at Av. Paseo de la Reforma #132, Bosque de Chapultepec 1st Section, Miguel Hidalgo. This demonstration was held in defense of animal liberation and against the exploitation of sentient beings in Mexico.
Front for the Defense of the Rights of the Original Peoples and Neighborhoods of the Anáhuac Basin (FDDPBOCA): Against Imposed Development Plan
From 11:00 to 15:00 hrs, the FDDPBOCA demonstrated at Av. Universidad #779 Esq. San Lorenzo, Del Valle Norte. The protest was against the imposition of an Official General Development Plan (PGD), demanding self-determination, autonomy, and territorial rights for the original peoples and neighborhoods of the Anáhuac Basin.
Afternoon Community Inauguration
LLECA ESCUCHANDO LA CALLE: Housewarming Event
At 14:00 hrs, LLECA ESCUCHANDO LA CALLE hosted various activities to inaugurate their new home at Mariano Caro, Lote 15, Colonia Hank González, Iztapalapa. This event marked a new chapter for the organization, focusing on community engagement and support.
These events underscore the diverse concerns and active civic participation within Mexico City, covering issues from human rights and environmental protection to community development and social justice.
