Union rally becomes protest against 'gringo' products

MEXICO CITY - A demonstration by thousands of Mexican workers Friday to promote union solidarity turned into a protest against America's vast influence on the nation's economy, with many protesters saying they will take part in a boycott of all things "gringo" on Monday.

Waving signs saying "Don't Buy Gringo Products. Long Live the Boycott," about 3,000 workers with Mexico's state-owned electrical utility blocked traffic on a major highway and then marched two miles to a colonial plaza in the city's center.

ALAN CLENDENNING
Associated Press