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On Saturday, thousands across Mexico took to the streets under the banner of “Generation Z” to rally against the escalating violence following the recent assassination of Mayor Carlos Manzo, an outspoken advocate against crime. The protests spanned the nation, including a notable gathering in Mexico City where a small group of hooded individuals managed to dismantle fences surrounding the National Palace, where President Claudia Sheinbaum resides. This confrontation resulted in clashes with riot police, who responded with tear gas, witnesses told Reuters.
According to Pablo Vazquez, Mexico City’s Public Safety Secretary, the unrest caused injuries to approximately 100 police officers, with 40 needing hospital care. An additional 20 civilians also suffered injuries. Law enforcement made 20 arrests and issued 20 administrative referrals during the chaos.
Protests were also seen in various other cities, notably in Michoacán, where anger remains high over the November 1 shooting death of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo during a public Day of the Dead celebration. Some demonstrators in Mexico City directed their frustrations at Sheinbaum’s party, Morena, chanting “Out, Morena,” and demanding more robust state action to combat crime, with the phrase “Carlos did not die, the government killed him” echoing through the crowds.
A group self-identifying as “Generation Z Mexico,” which called for the protests through a manifesto circulating on social media, claims to be non-partisan and represents youth fed up with violence, corruption, and abuse of power. Generation Z includes individuals born between 1997 and 2012, and global protest movements with the same label have emerged to advocate for social and political reform.
The government criticized the protests, suggesting they were largely orchestrated by right-wing political opponents and amplified by bots and coordinated campaigns on social media platforms.
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