US EditionGen Z Protesters Clash with Police at Mexico's Palace
- On Saturday, thousands of demonstrators flooded Mexico City demanding action against rising crime, corruption and impunity.
- After the November 1 killing of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, outrage intensified as protesters demanded President Claudia Sheinbaum's resignation over alleged cartel ties, while Generation Z Mexico framed protests as nonpartisan youth action.
- Authorities reported heavy injuries and arrests after confrontations with hooded individuals; Mexico City Public Safety Secretary Pablo Vázquez said 100 police officers were injured, 40 hospitalised, around 20 civilians hurt, 20 arrested and 20 faced administrative charges.
- The march drew cross-generational support from older citizens and opposition party backers, while President Claudia Sheinbaum accused right-wing groups and social-media bots of infiltration and several Gen Z influencers distanced themselves amid claims of politicisation.
- Analysts say the protests mark a generational turning point, as Gen Z activism this year pressures national politics despite President Claudia Sheinbaum’s stable approval ratings.
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Tear gas fired as enraged Gen Z protesters confront riot police
Protests erupted in Mexico City on Saturday, 15 November, voicing their anger following the fatal shooting of a mayor earlier this month. The rally was organised mainly by Generation Z youth groups, drawing support from people protesting specific cases of violence, including the assassination of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo. At least 60 police officers were injured, including 40 who needed hospital treatment, and 20 civilians were injured and trea…
Clashes break out as thousands protest against government in Mexico City
The demonstration was first called by Generation Z, but opposition parties later urged supporters to join, bringing out more government critics than young people. The march remained mostly peaceful, but toward the end, a group of masked youths tore down police fencing around parts of the Zócalo, the capital’s main square.
Chaos in Mexico: Generation Z challenges Sheinbaum
Thousands of young people marched in Mexico City on Saturday in a nationwide protest against violence and corruption. The demonstration ended with riots in the Zócalo: 20 civilians and more than 100 police officers were injured, and about 20 people were arrested.
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