Mexico police open fire on femicide protest in Cancún
by Madeleine Wattenbarger in Mexico City from World news | The Guardian on (#5A6YT)
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Human rights activists in Mexico have expressed indignation after police opened fire on protesters who tried to force their way into Cancun city hall during a demonstration against the country's femicide crisis.
Four journalists were injured in the incident late on Monday, including two who suffered bullet wounds. Eight protesters were reportedly detained after the shooting.
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