Mexico City's Recent 2-Peso Subway Rate Increase Enrages Commuters Tracy Wilkinson and Cecilia Sanchez - The Los Angeles Times
go to original December 28, 2013

Police clashed with protesters on the streets of of Mexico City during a 1,500 man mobilisation to control around 2,000 protesters that marched throughout the nations capital demanding that the increase of the underground train fare be revoked. (RuptlyTV)

MEXICO CITY — It's only a matter of a couple of pesos. On the other hand, it's a 66% fare increase — and it's got many Mexico City residents hopping mad.

A recent increase in subway fares in Mexico City has touched off a protest movement of civil disobedience — with infuriated young commuters jumping over turnstiles to make their point — and has ignited a new round of political trouble for the capital's besieged mayor.

Hoping to offset rising costs and promising to finance improvements, city officials approved an increase from 3 to 5 pesos for a ride on the heavily subsidized metro system. That's the equivalent of a leap from just under 25 cents to almost 40 cents.

Reaction has been fierce, with incensed protesters encouraging fellow travelers to join them in jumping.

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