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Gen Z Nationwide Protests Hit Mexico, CDMX March Disrupts Transit Under Tight Security

Officials reported lighter crowds in parts of Mexico City during a tightly policed, transit‑disrupting day.

Overview

  • Organizers confirmed actions in more than 50 cities, with the main capital march starting at 11:00 from the Ángel de la Independencia to the Zócalo via Reforma, Juárez, Eje Central and 5 de Mayo.
  • STC Metro closed Zócalo/Tenochtitlan, Allende and Bellas Artes on Line 2 and Bellas Artes on Line 8, while Metrobús adjusted service and major streets in the Historic Center were blocked.
  • The movement published and read a 12‑point petition calling for citizen‑initiated recall, direct elections to fill vacancies, stronger transparency and audit bodies, justice reform and demilitarized public security.
  • Authorities installed nearly three‑meter metal barriers around Palacio Nacional and maintained security perimeters and protocols to protect the demonstration.
  • Turnout varied by location, with C5 cameras showing sparse crowds in parts of CDMX, as contingents protesting the killing of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo and several political figures joined the march.