19.10.2026 07:40
As the wave of protests grows around the world, this time people took to the streets in Mexico due to dirty drinking water. In the state of Jalisco, demonstrations turned into violent incidents, and masked protesters broke the doors of the government building and entered. While damage occurred in public buildings, citizens demanded that clean and safe drinking water be delivered to their homes.
As tensions caused by protests continue in France, footage has also come from Mexico showing demonstrations where violent incidents occurred. Tensions rose during protests held in the state of Jalisco following complaints that drinking water was dirty. Masked protesters broke the side entrance of the government building, and some protesters managed to get inside. The incidents caused damage to the public building.
DIRTY WATER PROTEST GROWS
Citizens in Mexico's state of Jalisco, stating that the drinking water reaching their homes was seriously contaminated, demanded a solution from authorities. Tensions increased during the actions of protesters reacting to problems with access to clean water.
MASKED PROTESTERS ENTERED THE GOVERNMENT BUILDING
During the protests, a masked group headed toward the side entrance of the government building in Jalisco. Some of the protesters who broke the door entered the building. Damage occurred to the public building during the incidents.
PEOPLE WANT CLEAN DRINKING WATER
Residents stating that the water in their homes is dirty demand that authorities find a solution to the problem and provide safe drinking water. Reactions to water pollution turned into protests targeting the government building.
THEY SET THE GOVERNMENT BUILDING'S DOORS ON FIRE
In the second major water protest held in the city of Guadalajara on October 18, the incidents spread to government buildings. Masked individuals attacked the doors of the Jalisco Government Palace with Molotov cocktails and flammable materials. Fires broke out at the building's entrances while doors and windows were damaged. The State Congress and the Palace of Justice were also targets of the attacks.
REACTION FROM PEACEFUL PROTESTERS TO THE MASKED GROUP
Some of the protesters who gathered to demand clean water distanced themselves from the masked individuals involved in violent incidents. Some protesters argued that these individuals joined them to provoke the action. After the violent incidents, security forces took precautions in the area.
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS FACE THE DIRTY WATER PROBLEM
The water problem that has continued for months in Guadalajara and surrounding settlements has increased public reaction. Residents, stating that foul-smelling and dark-colored water flows from their taps, asked authorities for a solution. While it was claimed that water pollution affects approximately 900,000 people, citizens demanded access to safe drinking water.