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Emos Vs. Punks
Emos vs. Punks were multiple confrontations that occurred in 2008 in Mexico between emos and groups (mainly punks). The emo movement emerged in Mexico in the early 2000s. It was influenced by the international subculture of the United States and pop punk music, known for its emotionally expressive lyrics. Fashion drew inspiration from androgynous styles, including skinny jeans and men wearing make-up, both uncommon in the country at that time. In Mexico City, emos first gathered at the Tianguis Cultural del Chopo, a flea market known for hosting various underground subcultures, including punk and heavy metal communities. As the movement became mainstream in the country, mainly among teenagers and young adults, groups formed, which claimed that emos were appropriating and imitating their subcultures. Harassment from groups escalated over time, with some even calling for the assassination of emos. In Mexico City, the groups expelled emos from El Chopo market, p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glorieta De Los Insurgentes
Glorieta de Insurgentes is a large roundabout in Mexico City formed at the intersection of Avenida Chapultepec and Avenida de los Insurgentes. Oaxaca Avenue connects to it heading southwest to Fuente de Cibeles (Mexico City), Fuente de Cibeles. The smaller street Génova connects to Zona Rosa, Mexico City, Zona Rosa. Jalapa connects via one-way traffic from Colonia Roma. Description Glorieta de Insurgentes consists of the vehicular pass of Avenida de los Insurgentes, the avenue that gives it its name, the pedestrian center surrounded by shops under it and its access to the Mexico City Metrobús, Metrobús Insurgentes station and the Insurgentes metro station. Still further down the Metro is the overpass of Avenida Chapultepec. Pedestrians, Metrobús, Metro, cars and heavy transport all converge here. Sites On one side of the Glorieta de Insurgentes is the Zona Rosa, which is one of the most important tourist, commercial and financial places in Mexico City. It is recog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
