Police and activist clashed during the International Women's Day march in Mexico City, Mexico, when officers were forced to back off protestors with tear gas and riot shields on Monday (March 8).

Protesters are urging their government to address the country's record number of women murdered (often referred to as femicide) and gender-based violence.

Government figures suggest at least 939 women were victims of femicide in 2020.

This footage was filmed and produced 8 March 2021.
Police and activists have clashed in Mexico City at a march to mark International Women's Day.

Officers forced back protesters with tear gas and riot shields in the capital's main square, the Zócalo.

Protesters were calling for the government to address the country's poor record on the murder of women, often referred to as femicide, and gender-based violence.

Government figures suggest at least 939 women were victims of femicide in 2020.

Thousands of women, some with their daughters, attended the march in the Mexican capital on Monday.

Video shows police using smoke bombs to disperse protesters.

Location: Plaza de la Constitución, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico