Mexico street performers march asking for help amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Superheroes and clowns made their pitch as Mexico celebrated Children's Day

Last updated: May 03, 2020 | 10:46

Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Editor

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The city's street performers marched to Mexico City’s main square the Zocalo, protesting in front of the national palace against restrictions designed to help stop the spread of COVID-19 disease, barring them from working on the streets.

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A clown waits for the start of a protest in Mexico City. Mexican street performers are seeking government help.

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A street performer disguised as Batman takes a selfie front the Zocalo during a protest in Mexico City.

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A clown holds up a sign that reads in Spanish 'The clowns need help,' during a protest outside of the National Palace in Mexico City.

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Streets artists and clowns wearing protective face masks as a precaution against the spread of the new coronavirus, march in front of Revolution monument to protest in Mexico City.

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A clown wearing a home made face shield marches during a protest in Mexico City.

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Streets performers and clowns wearing protective face masks as a precaution against the spread of the new coronavirus, stand in the shade at Revolution monument prior a protest in Mexico City.

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A clown wearing a protective face mask as a precaution against the spread of the new coronavirus, attends a protest in Mexico City.

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A clown wearing a protective face mask as a precaution against the spread of the new coronavirus attends a protest in Mexico City

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People take photos and live video of the street performers and clowns as they passes in front during a protest in Mexico City.

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