Overview
- Mexico City’s public safety chief reported 100 police injured, including 40 hospitalized, about 20 civilians hurt, 20 arrests and 20 administrative referrals.
- A small group in the capital tore down metal fences at the National Palace, prompting riot police to deploy tear gas and fire extinguishers.
- Thousands marched in cities nationwide, with some Mexico City demonstrators chanting against the ruling party and many honoring Manzo with signature straw hats.
- The group Generation Z Mexico promoted a non-partisan manifesto, even as some influencers withdrew support and elder figures like Vicente Fox and Ricardo Salinas Pliego backed the rallies.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum characterized the mobilization as inorganic and boosted by paid digital campaigns and bots, a claim officials say is supported by online activity analysis.