Overview
- Mexico City’s security chief reported about 120 injuries, including 100 police and 20 civilians, with 40 officers hospitalized and 14 still in care on Sunday, after confrontations near the National Palace.
- Authorities said 20 people were turned over to the Public Ministry on criminal allegations and 20 more were remitted for administrative offenses following Saturday’s unrest.
- The Interior Ministry condemned vandalism and said some demonstrators used homemade explosive devices, rockets and tools and tore down metal barriers, prompting police to deploy tear gas in the Zócalo.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum urged peaceful protest and argued few youths took part; Morena accused right‑wing manipulation and “bots,” while opposition leaders, including PAN’s Jorge Romero, called the response a violent state crackdown.
- Press groups reported at least six journalists injured and one detained in CDMX and Morelia, with Michoacán authorities announcing an internal probe into assaults on reporters.