Mexico City Human Rights Commission receives four complaints over World Cup inauguration protests

Mexico City's Human Rights Commission (CDHCM) has opened four complaints concerning protests that occurred near the Mexico City stadium during the World Cup inauguration on Thursday, June 11. The commission stated it monitored and provided support following reports of two journalists being detained by city police, though they were later released.

The CDHCM also acknowledged the detention of 12 demonstrators. Seven were handed over to a public prosecutor, four were brought before a civic judge, and one was taken to the stadium's command post. The commission stressed the importance of authorities maintaining dialogue and ensuring proportional actions, adhering to the highest standards in protest management and civil protection protocols.

Institutional presence was maintained at key locations for protests and large gatherings, including the stadium, the "Ultima Milla" perimeter, the Zocalo Fan Fest, the Angel of Independence, Paseo de la Reforma, Avenida del Iman, Periferico Sur, and 18 football festivals across the city's boroughs. Additionally, the CDHCM reported maintaining communication channels with involved institutions at civic courts and administrative sanction centers.

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recognizes the importance of authorities maintaining channels of interlocution and proportional actions, based on the highest standards in the field; as well as the development of operational plans and prevention measures that adhere to current protest and civil protection protocols.