Mexican protesters demanding clean water storm state congress

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 19, 2026Country: Mexico

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Mexican protesters demanding clean water storm state congress

In Guadalajara, Mexico, protesters climbed the windows of the Jalisco state government building on Sunday and spray-painted it with graffiti. Residents were demanding clean water from their taps. It was their second protest over the issue.

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