This Video Shows a Concert in Mexico, Not France’s Recent Riots

Misbar investigated the viral video and found the claim to be misleading.

Through a thorough reverse image search, Misbar's team determined that the video being circulated had no connection to the riots in France.

Video of a Concert in Mexico Shared in Relation to France Riots 

The video dates back to June 4 and shows a gathering at a music concert in Mexico City, Mexico.

Backstage_mx, a Twitter account, uploaded the video under the caption, “We'll swim, we'll swim! The sea of ​​people that was there yesterday at the Los Fabulosos Cadillacs concert.”

Media reports stated that the gathering took place during a concert by the Argentine band Los Fabulosos Cadillacs in Mexico City. 

They also mentioned that the number of attendees at the concert exceeded 300,000 people.

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs Band

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, formed in 1985, have a rich musical history. Their debut album, "Bares y Fondas" (Bars and Boardinghouses), was released in 1986, and they have subsequently released fourteen additional albums. 

The band holds significant influence and is widely regarded as one of the most influential and referenced ska bands in the Latin ska genre.

France Riots Clam 

The death of Nahel M., a teenager of North African descent, on June 27 in Nanterre triggered widespread rioting and prompted a strong response from law enforcement. 

After the fatal police shooting that sparked intense anger, the riots in France have shown signs of subsiding. The interior ministry announced that 16 individuals were arrested overnight in connection with urban violence, indicating a further decline in the unrest that had spread across impoverished suburbs. 

The riots have resulted in significant financial damages, exceeding €1 billion ($1.1 billion), according to the MEDEF business association.

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