In the Collective Transport System (STC) Metro of Mexico City, the crisis continues to escalate, with reports of a violent confrontation between users of Line 3 and elements of the Citizen Security Secretariat (SSC). On Thursday, May 8, passengers at the Miguel Ángel de Quevedo station reported that at least five police officers were deployed to control access after the turnstiles apparently stopped working.
Users reported that instead of helping, the officers responded with insults, pushes, and alleged abuse of authority to legitimate complaints. The scene was recorded on video and spread on social media, generating outrage.
In the images, two women are seen being confronted by several security elements of the Metro, preventing them from accessing the platforms. One of them, dressed in a blue jacket, confronts a police officer directly, claiming that she is being hit without clear reason. Witnesses reported that, instead of allowing access through the courtesy door while the technical failure was resolved, a verbal and physical confrontation was chosen.
The situation quickly escalated, leading to the detention of a person without apparent justification, which provoked protests among those present. This incident adds to a series of events that have highlighted problems in control, security, and dignified treatment within the Metro.
Citizens are demanding urgent answers from the Government of Mexico City and the STC, as the system appears to be deteriorating rather than improving.
