Today, Enrique Peña Nieto, PRI presidential candidate and winner, assumed presidency in Mexico, promising his fellow citizens that "the primary focus of my government is to achieve a Mexico at peace."
But his first day in office could not have signaled the beginning of a country farther from peace.
What began as peaceful protests from mainly young students, evolved into violent clashes between activists and police. The student leftist group — and progressive media outlet —, #YoSoy132, participated in the protest, but responded to the violence by announcing the end of their participation in the protests.
They also issued a press release denouncing the governments violent response to the protests. They ask that the 65 #YoSoy132 members who were arrested be released.
There are still 22 people who went missing during the demonstrations today. More than 200 #YoSoy132 members and supporters arrived at the police station where these demonstrators are said to be detained.
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