"Massive Protests Erupt in Mexico to Safeguard Democracy Ahead of Elections"

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"Massive Protests Erupt in Mexico to Safeguard Democracy Ahead of Elections"
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Thousands of demonstrators in Mexico and abroad marched in a "march for democracy" targeting the ruling party ahead of the country's June 2 elections, advocating for free and fair elections and railing against corruption. President López Obrador, accused of endangering democracy, remains highly popular, while presidential front-runner Claudia Sheinbaum officially registered as a candidate for the ruling party Morena. The protests, organized by opposition parties, saw thousands dressed in pink calling for López Obrador's removal, with marches held in a hundred cities across Mexico and in other countries.

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