Originally posted by the Voice of America.
Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America,
a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in
the public domain.


Demonstrators Demand Halt to Killings of Women in Mexico

Associated Press

   MEXICO CITY - Relatives of women and girls murdered or missing in
   Mexico demanded justice during a march through the capital on Sunday.

   The demonstration set out from the Independence Monument and headed for
   Mexico City's sprawling main square to set up an offering near a
   massive altar erected to mark Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead.

   They carried purple crosses inscribed with the names of dozens of
   victims.

   Dia de Muertos is observed Nov. 1-2. The demonstration was billed as a
   "Dia de Muertas" march, or "Day of the Dead Women."

   Nine women are killed daily in Mexico, according to the U.N.

   Organizer Frida Guerrero says protesters were demanding a "real
   interest" on the part of authorities to address killings of women.

.