This archive report was first published on 5 June 2020.
On Thursday evening, June 4, 2020, a disturbing incident unfolded in Mexico City, where a 30-year-old man lost his life after being brutally beaten by police.
The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was arrested for allegedly not wearing a face mask in public, a requirement enforced by the Mexican government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Footage of the incident, which was released on Wednesday, May 4, shows the man being forced into a police vehicle by officers, despite a bystander's plea for his release.
As protests against police brutality continue to sweep across the globe, this incident has sparked widespread outrage, particularly in the wake of the George Floyd protests in the United States.
Protesters in Guadalajara, Mexico, took to the streets, breaking through government palace doors and setting police cars ablaze in a show of defiance against the police.
However, the police responded with tear gas and batons, attempting to disperse the protesters.
As the world grapples with the issue of police brutality, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for accountability and reform within law enforcement agencies.
