### “Marea Rosa” Calls for March to Support Democracy and Oppose Authoritarianism
Members of over 200 non-governmental organizations, grouped under the banner of “Marea Rosa” (Pink Tide), have called for a march advocating democracy and opposing authoritarianism. Scheduled for September 8, 2024, the march aims to press opposition legislators to vote in favor of democracy and reject authoritarian measures. The procession will commence at 11:00 AM from the Angel of Independence in Mexico City and will head towards the Senate of the Republic.
The march’s demands include ensuring the Federal Judiciary is not subjected to political manipulation, preserving the autonomy of key institutions such as the National Electoral Institute (INE), the National Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection Institute (INAI), the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT), the National Evaluation Council of Social Development Policy (CONEVAL), and the National Hydrocarbon Commission (CNH).
Furthermore, the demonstrators call upon opposition legislators to prevent the elimination of proportional representation and re-election in both chambers of Congress. They are also urging that the National Guard remains under civilian control, rather than transferring it to the Secretary of National Defense (SEDENA), and are advocating for the abolition of mandatory pretrial detention.
Claudio X. Gonzalez Guajardo, a businessman and activist, one of the key organizers, emphasized the urgency in a social media post, stating, “Our freedoms are under threat. Let’s defend them.”
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### Additional Insights on the Upcoming “Marea Rosa” March
As the anticipation builds for the “Marea Rosa” march, the movement gains momentum with more public figures and organizations expressing their support. A recent update highlighted that renowned Mexican citizens and civil society leaders are expected to participate actively in the September 8 march. Some of these figures have reiterated the significance of this event in strengthening democratic values and institutions in the face of an increasingly autocratic governmental stance.
Additionally, reports indicate an enhanced social media campaign aiming to generate more awareness about the march’s objectives and mobilize a larger populace to participate. Notable hashtags and digital content focusing on the defense of democratic principles and institutional integrity are being widely shared across various platforms.
In related news, Mexico’s business community has shown solidarity with the Marea Rosa. The Business Coordinating Council recently released a statement urging electoral and judicial bodies to maintain democratic balance and avoid partisan influences.
This coordinated call for action signifies a growing discontent among different societal sectors, stressing the importance of safeguarding democracy against any forms of authoritarianism. As the date approaches, the eyes of the nation will be on this march, evaluating its impact and the responses from both government and opposition entities.