The protest goes on
Political rallies that regularly attract 100,000 people would seem newsworthy. But I haven't seen anything about them since the months immediately after the last Mexican election. But this article from the San Diego Union Tribune indicates that the latest rally was the first to draw under 100,000.Catholic Church closes cathedral indefinitely after protesters storm building during Mass
"Mexico City's famous cathedral was closed Monday after protesters raided the building, and church officials said they wouldn't reopen it until city authorities guarantee its security.
"Dozens of supporters of former leftist presidential candidate Andres Manuel López Obrador stormed the church bordering the capital's central square on Sunday...
"The protesters shouted slogans against Cardinal Norberto Rivera, who they claim has become involved in politics, something clerics are forbidden to do by Mexican law...
"López Obrador has declared a government-in-resistance and encouraged followers not to recognize President Felipe Calderón...
"At the Sunday rally of under 100,000 – the smallest crowd López Obrador has drawn in a series of mass meetings in the Zocalo since 2006 – he called on Mexico's government to invest $36 billion to combat oil declining reserves."
Latin American bishops ask cardinal to reopen Mexico City cathedral
"Latin American bishops are urging church officials to reopen Mexico City's famous cathedral, which was closed five days ago after more than 100 protesters barged into the cavernous building and interrupted Sunday Mass..."
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Mexico City cathedral to reopen Saturday
"Church officials said Mexico City's world-renowned cathedral will reopen Saturday, six days after more than 100 protesters barged into the cavernous building and interrupted Sunday Mass.
"A new city plan to guarantee the cathedral's security persuaded church leaders to reopen the religious landmark, the Archdiocese of Mexico said in a statement..."
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