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Protests in Guadalajara over water contamination
Protests in Guadalajara over contaminated water have escalated, leading to injuries and calls for government accountability.
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The story so far as of 19 October 2026
On 12 October, protests erupted in Guadalajara due to ongoing issues with contaminated water, resulting in dozens of injuries. The state government had announced plans to rehabilitate the water infrastructure, but public frustration over a year of brown tap water led to demonstrations. On 19 October, unrest intensified as protesters clashed with presumed infiltrators, who were accused of provoking violence. Demonstrators called for the resignation of Governor Pablo Lemus amid the ongoing crisis.
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