Mexico's President Condemns Violence Amidst Youth Protests

Protests Erupt Across Mexico

• ⚡ Thousands of protesters, identifying as Generation Z, marched across Mexico on Saturday to denounce rising violence.
• 📌 The protests were sparked by the public killing of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo earlier this month.

Clashes in Mexico City

• 💥 In Mexico City, a group of protesters tore down fences around the National Palace, leading to a clash with riot police.
• 🤕 Riot police deployed tear gas, resulting in 100 officers injured, 40 of whom required hospital treatment.
• 🩹 Additionally, 20 civilians were injured, and 20 people were arrested or referred for administrative offenses.

President Sheinbaum's Response

• 🗣️ President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the violence, stating there is "never a need to use violence for change."
• ❓ Sheinbaum's government questioned the motives behind the marches, suggesting they were organized by right-leaning political opponents and promoted by social media bots.

Protesters' Manifesto

• ✊ A group calling itself Generation Z Mexico issued a manifesto stating they are nonpartisan and represent Mexican youth fed up with violence, corruption, and abuse of power.
• 📍 Other marches took place in various cities, including Michoacán, where anger has flared over Mayor Manzo's murder.