Thousands of Mexicans took to the streets of Mexico City to protest an energy reform proposal that would allow more private investment in the country's oil industry.

Those taking part in Sunday's protest included former presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who was quoted by the French news agency AFP as saying the plan by President Felipe Calderon violates "the spirit and letter" of Mexico's constitution.

Earlier this month, lawmakers allied with Lopez Obrador camped out in the legislative chambers in an effort to delay approval of the legislation. ... Read full article