Reports of police aggression against press during demonstration for the October 2 massacre in Mexico City

On October 2, 2026, police officers from the Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana (SSC) reportedly assaulted Iván Ortiz, a reporter for El Sol de México, in Mexico City. The incident occurred outside the Tlatelolco Metro station while the journalist was covering a mobilization marking the 58th anniversary of the October 2 Tlatelolco massacre.

The event underscores ongoing concerns regarding the safety and freedom of the press during public demonstrations and state security operations in the capital.