Tens of thousands of demonstrators draped in pink took to the streets in Mexico and other countries on Sunday in a "march for democracy" organized by the opposition parties ahead of the June 2 elections. Approximately 90,000 people participated in the demonstrations calling for free and fair elections and denouncing corruption within the ruling party.

Presidential front-runner Claudia Sheinbaum, representing the ruling party Morena, faced public backlash during the protests as protesters raised concerns over actions that may endanger the country's democracy, including slashing funding for the National Electoral Institute and weakening oversight of campaign spending. The color pink, symbolizing the electoral agency, was prominently used during the demonstrations.

In Mexico City, thousands of people gathered at the main plaza, demanding the removal of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who has been accused of attacking journalists, challenging the judiciary, and dismissing concerns about the democratic process. Demonstrators carried signs proclaiming "the power of the people is greater than the people in power," while emphasizing the importance of defending democracy amidst ongoing challenges.

Various opposition organizations, including National Civic Front, Yes for Mexico, Citizen Power, Civil Society Mexico, UNE Mexico, and United for Mexico, joined the marches across multiple cities in Mexico, the United States, and Spain. Despite President López Obrador's popularity and dismissive stance towards the protests, the opposition remains steadfast in their calls for safeguarding democratic principles and combatting corruption in the upcoming elections.

As tensions rise and concerns loom over the integrity of the electoral process, the demonstrations serve as a powerful display of public engagement and advocacy for a transparent and just democratic system in Mexico.