The mobilization began at the Angel of Independence, where attendees marched with slogans demanding “not to forget” the victims of violence in Mexico.
What began as a peaceful march called by the self-proclaimed “Generation Z Mexico” led this Saturday to strong riots in the Zócalo, right in front of the National Palace of Mexico. The demonstration, which brought together thousands of people of different ages, ended with clashes between a group of hooded people and the police.
The mobilization began at the Angel of Independence, where attendees marched with slogans demanding “not to forget” the victims of violence in Mexico. But upon reaching the main square, the so-called “black block” of the protest used hammers and stones to hit the metal fences that protected the headquarters of the Executive Branch, until they were knocked down.
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That moment triggered a direct clash with the security forces, who responded with tear gas and fire extinguishers to disperse the protesters. According to press reports, at least 20 people were injured and were treated by paramedics at the scene.
A claim that transcends generations
The march—turned into a national mobilization—gathered students, farmers, opposition party activists and citizens from areas affected by violence.
Among them was Christian, a young man born in Michoacán, who assured the EFE agency that the situation in his region “is beyond,” and mentioned as an example the murder of the mayor of Uruapan, Carlos Manzo, which occurred on November 1, 2025.
“It’s cynicism on the part of politicians. If they really accepted that there is a problem of violence, it would be easier to confront it,” he said, insisting that he attended by his own decision and without any type of financing.
His clarification occurs after President Claudia Sheinbaum suggested that “Generation Z Mexico” would be linked to sectors of the opposition to the ruling party, Morena.
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