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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The Ministry of the Interior (SG) condemned the violent events that occurred yesterday in the vicinity of Palacio Nacional. In a statement, it specifically mentioned the violence against the police.
Mexico: Thousands march against crime and corruption in Generation Z protests, with 100 police injured
Mexico has seen a recent spate of high-profile murders, including the fatal shooting of the mayor of the Uruapan municipality during Day Of The Dead festivities at the start of the month.
In Mexico, young people are protesting against the government.
Deutsche Welle
Mexico: 'Gen Z' protests spread following mayor's murder
Demonstrators said the Mexican government has failed to clamp down on violent crime. However, President Claudia Sheinbaum claimed the protests were "inorganic" and orchestrated from abroad.
The demonstrations were organized by the "Sombrero Movement" - Security forces used tear gas to push the crowd away from the presidential palace.
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