Thousands of people protested across Mexico on Saturday, condemning rising violence following the killing of anti-crime Mayor Carlos Manzo earlier this month.
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Anti-government protests in Mexico. Generation Z is fed up with violence
A group calling itself “Mexican Generation Z,” which has called for protests, said in a “manifesto” circulating on social media that it is nonpartisan and represents Mexican youth who are fed up with violence, corruption and abuse of power.
The banners featured slogans such as “We are all Carlos Manzo” and the iconic pirate flag from the Japanese manga One Piece, which has become a symbol of youth protests around the world – from Madagascar to the Philippines and Peru.
The authorities, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, questioned the motives behind the protests, claiming that they were largely organized by right-wing political opponents and promoted by bots on social media.
Clashes with the police. 120 people were injured
In Mexico City, a small group of masked protesters tore down fences around the National Palace, where the president lives, leading to a clash with police who used tear gas, Reuters reported.
Mexico City's Secretary of Public Security, Pablo Vazquez, announced at a news conference that 100 police officers were injured, including 40 requiring hospital treatment. 20 civilians were also injured, Vazquez added.
The official reported that 20 people had already been arrested.
