Mexico protests against attacks on women turn violent, as tension with president escalates

Protester's angry that Lopez Obrador has supported politician accused of sexual assault are calling for greater protections for women

Women marching on International Women's Day have clashed with police at barricades surrounding the National Palace in Mexico City, where officers fired pepper spray after the protesters attempted to tear down a metal wall.

The Mexico City government, however, categorically denied" using any kind of gas against protesters. Sixty-two officers and 19 civilians were injured during the incidents, said Marcela Figueroa, an official of the city's police agency.