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Generation Z Protesters Plan Nationwide March Today as Mexico City Secures Zócalo

Allegations of outside influence, including infiltrators, put the protest’s authenticity under political scrutiny.

Overview

  • Organizers call for peaceful, leaderless mobilizations in 50 cities across 31 states, with the main Mexico City march set to depart the Ángel de la Independencia at 11:00 a.m. toward the Zócalo.
  • Capital authorities announced a security operation, traffic diversions and protective metal barriers around Palacio Nacional and historic sites along the route.
  • Youth participants cite insecurity and broader grievances, including justice for slain Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo, shortages of medicines and economic concerns, with local chapters like Hermosillo joining.
  • PAN lawmakers criticized President Claudia Sheinbaum for what they call the criminalization of young demonstrators, urging the government to address security demands.
  • The Consejo Nacional de Nueva Derecha warned of possible provocateurs, and a separate health-sector ‘Bata Blanca’ march is expected to share parts of the Mexico City route, raising logistics and traffic impacts.