BREAKING: Protests branded as Generation Z revolts are sweeping across Mexico, fueled by outrage over escalating violence, especially following the shocking assassination of anti-crime mayor Carlos Manzo earlier this month. Demonstrators took to the streets in Mexico City and other cities, voicing their demands for government accountability and immediate action against crime.
Earlier today, a small group of hooded protesters clashed with riot police near the National Palace, where President Claudia Sheinbaum resides. Witnesses report that fences were torn down, leading to police deploying tear gas to disperse the crowd. The public safety secretary, Pablo Vazquez, confirmed that at least 100 police officers sustained injuries during the unrest, with 40 requiring hospitalization. Additionally, 20 civilians were reported injured in the chaos.
Protests erupted in multiple locations, including the western state of Michoacan, ignited by anger over Carlos Manzo’s murder on November 1 during a public Day of the Dead celebration. Demonstrators in Mexico City chanted for the resignation of Sheinbaum’s party, declaring, “Out, Morena!” and demanding stronger government action to combat violence, with some shouting, “Carlos did not die, the government killed him.”
A coalition calling itself “Generation Z Mexico” organized the protests, asserting in a social media manifesto that they are non-partisan and represent the youth’s frustration with the current state of violence, corruption, and abuse of power in the country. The group emphasizes that Generation Z comprises individuals born between 1997 and 2012 and seeks to emulate protest movements worldwide advocating for social and political reform.
In response to the demonstrations, Sheinbaum’s government has questioned the motivations behind the protests, alleging that they are largely backed by right-leaning political opponents and amplified through social media bots.
As unrest continues to spread, the situation remains fluid, with further protests anticipated in the coming days. Authorities are on high alert, and the public’s demand for justice and accountability reverberates across Mexico. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
