Overview
- The nationwide march, called after the killing of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo, moved from the Ángel de la Independencia toward the Zócalo before confrontations erupted.
- A black‑clad group tried to breach protective fencing at Palacio Nacional, prompting SSC officers to deploy tear gas, water cannons and crowd‑control lines to clear the plaza.
- Officials say around 100 police were hurt, about 40 required hospitalization, and roughly 20 people were detained, with 14 officers still hospitalized on Sunday and legal action pledged against offenders.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum and Morena leaders allege the unrest was driven by opposition figures and foreign consultants using bots and paid influencers, while PAN lawmakers call for probes into alleged police abuses.
- Journalists and bystanders reported assaults and thefts during the clashes, fueling scrutiny of press protections and the treatment of peaceful demonstrators.