Overview
- Demonstrations under the 'Generation Z' banner rolled out nationwide on November 15 to denounce insecurity and demand justice for slain Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo.
- Mexico City’s march moved peacefully from the Ángel de la Independencia to the Zócalo before groups tore down 3–3.5 meter barricades at the National Palace, prompting clashes with riot police who deployed extinguisher powder.
- City security chief Pablo Vázquez reported 20 arrests and 120 injuries, including 20 civilians and 100 officers, with authorities indicating no cases of grave injury.
- Injury counts varied across outlets, with paramedics treating at least 20 people and extraofficial reports citing roughly 40 injured officers before the official tally was released.
- The government argues the protest was opposition-promoted, pointing to a 47-page Infodemia analysis alleging coordinated online activity, as diverse participants countered that grievances were authentic and cross-generational.