Watch: Mexican journalist attacked during ‘Glitter Protest’ while reporting live on air
The demonstrations against sexual offences by the police turned violent, with protesters smashing the windows of a police station.
Journalist Juan Manuel Jimenez was shouted at and punched while reporting live from the “Glitter Protest” in Mexico City. The incident took place on August 16.
Any demonstration against sexual offences by police officers is termed a “Glitter Protest” after the police chief was doused in pink glitter, the Associated Press reported.
During Jimenez’s piece-to-camera, a woman yelled into his microphone, “Yo si te creo,” which means, “I believe you,” in a bid to mock the media, according to RT.com. Following this, a man walked up to Jimenez and punched him. The journalist was reportedly knocked down unconscious after the attack. According to his father’s tweet, Jimenez had to undergo surgery and was in recovery.
Mi hijo @juanmapregunta salió de cirugía y está evolucionando satisfactoriamente. Gracias a los médicos por su intervención y gracias a toda la comunidad por sus mensajes de aliento. Él y toda su familia seguimos recibiendo los mensajes de apoyo y las oraciones de todos ustedes.
— Juan Manuel Jiménez (@JimenezIllescas) August 20, 2019