Emos vs. Punks
2008 confrontations between emos and punks and other subcultures in Mexico
Emos vs. Punks was a series of confrontations that occurred in Mexico from 2008 to 2009 in Mexico between emos and anti-emo 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, anti-emo groups formed, which claimed that emos were appropriating and imitating their subcultures. Harassment from anti-emo groups escalated over time, with some even calling for the assassination of emos. In Mexico City, the anti-emo groups expelled emos from El Chopo market, prompting them to regroup at the Glorieta de los Insurgentes traffic circle, at the clandestine club Los Sillones.
In March 2008, a group of emos was attacked in Querétaro City.
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