In Mexico City, marchers dressed in white and carrying flowers packed the Paseo de la Reforma to pressure Mexican leaders to do something about kidnappings and killings that generally are drug-related but often involve police corruption, the Los Angeles Times reported Sunday.

Mexican news outlets unofficial counts say more than 2,600 people have died this year in drug-related violence.

"I want the president to do something -- it's in his hands. Save Mexico," said Leticia Martinez, 44, referring to President Felipe Calderon, whose publicized anti-corruption drive has failed to stem the tide in a period approaching two years.

Two weeks ago, Calderon, along with Mexican governors and police officials, announced new anti-crime measures. His plan included the construction of more prisons that would include special areas for convicted kidnappers -- as well as providing more resources for local law enforcement.

"We don't want more promises. We want security," said Laura Elena Herrejon, one of the march organizers.