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Protesters Pull Down Metal Barricade at Mexico’s National Palace as Riot Police Push Back

Riot police now line the site after reports of injuries, with the situation still unfolding.

Overview

  • A march identified as Generación Z escalated at the Zócalo as demonstrators attacked the protective fencing around Palacio Nacional with stones and cohetones.
  • The assault on the barrier began around 12:15 p.m. local time, according to reporting and visuals cited by 24 Horas.
  • Police guarding the complex responded with extinguisher powder and tear gas, which pushed back most of the crowd while a smaller group persisted.
  • A metal wall fronting the palace was pulled down during the clashes, and several demonstrators were reported injured as riot units moved to contain the area.
  • Dozens of riot officers replaced the fallen barrier, with reports describing an exchange of thrown rocks and a continuing, developing standoff.