Mexico City, Mexico – A vast crowd, mostly women dressed in shades of purple, pink, and green, marched peacefully through the historic center of Mexico City during International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026.

Protesters waved red, orange, and purple flags while holding handmade signs reading “For Those Who Are Not Here,” “Not One Less,” “Not One More,” “For The Women Who Fight And Let None Be Repressed,” and “We Want Ourselves Alive.”

Participants of all ages filled wide avenues around the Zócalo, passing iconic landmarks such as the National Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Some wore hats, bandanas, or face coverings, while others raised fists, chanted, recorded the march on their phones, or spoke with fellow demonstrators.

The demonstration, which drew between 180,000 and 200,000 people, called for an end to gender-based violence, justice for victims of femicide and disappeared women, and protection of reproductive rights.

Minor incidents occurred when black bloc groups struck metal fences protecting government buildings. Police responded with tear gas and fireworks near the Zócalo, but no major injuries were reported, and the march remained largely peaceful.

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