Journalists report aggression during water protest in Guadalajara; UN expert alerts

Journalists covering a protest concerning water quality in Guadalajara, Mexico, reported experiencing aggression, including the use of gas and force. The demonstration itself was organized to demand better access to clean water, a growing concern in the metropolitan area. Several individuals were detained following the event.

The protests highlight a significant water crisis affecting Guadalajara, leading to rotational water cuts in some districts. The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights to safe drinking water and sanitation has expressed alarm over the alleged excessive use of force against demonstrators and called for an investigation into the reported abuses.