More than 100 journalists staged a protest in Mexico City to draw attention to the killings of several journalists in the eastern state of Veracruz, call for justice in the cases and demand an end to the murders of members of the media.

The demonstration took place Saturday at the Angel of Independence monument, a traditional site for public protests.

The protesters placed a wreath with the message “Gobierno mataperiodistas” (Government Journalist Killer) and dozens of candles at the iconic monument.