Mexico City Youth-Led Protest Over Violence Ends in Clashes at National Palace

Overview

• Thousands marched along Paseo de la Reforma to denounce President Claudia Sheinbaum’s security policies on November 15.
• Police used tear gas and fire extinguishers after some demonstrators pulled down sections of metal fencing and launched fireworks and projectiles, with injuries reported.
• The action was organized on social media as a Generation Z mobilization, yet turnout spanned age groups and drew backing from opposition figures.
• Protesters wore straw hats associated with Carlos Manzo and waved One Piece pirate flags, while Manzo’s widow publicly distanced his Movement of the Hat from the rally.
• Sheinbaum called the call-up “inorganic” and “paid,” alleging foreign promotion, as authorities reinforced the area and dispersed the crowd near the National Palace.