Overview
- Nationwide protests tied to insecurity and the killing of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo reached Mexico City’s Zócalo, where clashes erupted after groups tore down metal barricades.
- Segob said some participants used improvised explosive devices, rockets and tools against police, while authorities responded with tear gas and hydrants to contain the crowd.
- City officials tallied about 120 injuries—mostly police—including 60 officers hurt and 40 hospitalized, with at least 20 people arrested and 20 more cited for administrative offenses.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the violence, argued that few young people participated and urged peaceful demonstrations rather than confrontations.
- Morena leaders alleged opposition orchestration and bot amplification of the march, as PAN and other critics accused police of aggression and pressed for probes and removals of responsible commanders.