Overview

• Human-rights group CNDDHH reported 18 civilians injured, including a journalist and a volunteer medic, citing a pellet wound to a 65-year-old man and complications from chemical agents.
• The National Police said at least 12 officers were hurt during clashes, including one who sustained first-degree burns from a Molotov cocktail.
• Following circulation of a video showing a baton strike to an older protester, the PNP Inspectorate launched a disciplinary investigation and said it will relay findings to the Public Ministry.
• Officers deployed tear gas, pellet rounds and metal barriers to stop marchers near Congress, and at least seven people were detained.
• The rally, led by Generación Z with students and transport workers, targeted insecurity and a proposed pension reform, while press groups reported attacks on reporters and urged safeguards ahead of the next mobilization.