Mexico protests turn violent over apparent student massacre

MEXICO CITY — A group of protesters tried to break into Mexico City's National Palace on Saturday, and set fire to the door, during nationwide protests that condemned the apparent massacre of 43 missing college students

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Carrying torches, the group was part of what was a largely peaceful demonstration, but later broke away, according to Reuters. Police doused the flames, and put up fencing to keep protesters away from the palace, which is mostly used by Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto for ceremonial purposes Read more...

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