Violence against politicians is a major problem in Mexico. Instead, thousands of young people took to the streets. On the sidelines of the Generation Z protest, riots occurred and a number of police officers were injured.
Several people were injured in protests in Mexico’s capital, Mexico City. Thousands of people, especially young people from Generation Z, took to the streets to oppose social injustice. The movement includes a generation of youth and young adults born between 1995 and 2010 who are committed to creating a safer, fairer, and corruption-free Mexico.
During their peaceful protest, masked security forces attacked. A total of 120 people were injured. The head of the city’s security authority, Pablo Vázquez, said 100 police officers and 20 demonstrators were injured. 20 people were arrested.
In front of the government palace, some people tore down metal barriers and threw projectiles at police. The officers used tear gas, as a journalist from the AFP news agency reported.
A police officer arrests a masked man in Guadalajara.
President Sheinbaum criticized protest movement
Generation Z protests began after the murder of a mayor in a province. This action did not only occur in the capital, but also in other cities such as Morelia.
Protesters called for an end to politically motivated violence in the Latin American country. Left-wing President Claudia Sheinbaum accused them of being agents of the conservative opposition.
One protester told Reuters: “We are demonstrating because we demand justice and because the younger generation is fed up and wants a good future for our children and future generations. Maybe previous generations did not do everything right, but we are ready and I believe now is our time too.”
In recent months, members of Generation Z have protested in various countries – for example in Nepal, Morocco, Madagascar and Peru. Participants took to the streets to challenge the rigid political system, the lack of reform and opportunities for advancement, and social exclusion.
