"The demonstration on Saturday was organised by members of generation Z, but ended with strong backing from older supporters of opposition parties. For many hours, this mobilisation proceeded and developed peacefully, until a group of hooded individuals began to commit acts of violence, said Pablo Vazquez, the security chief for Mexico City. He reported that 100 police officers were injured, of whom 40 required hospital treatment for bruises and cuts, while 20 protesters were hurt."
"Sheinbaum, in power since October 2024, maintains approval ratings above 70% but has faced criticism of her security policy due to several high-profile murders. Many of the protesters held banners and wore hats saluting Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodriguez, the mayor of Uruapan in Michoacan state who was assassinated on 1 November having led a crusade against drug trafficking gangs in his town."
Thousands marched through Mexico City to protest President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government, initially organised by Generation Z and later joined by older opposition supporters. The mobilisation remained peaceful for many hours until a group of hooded individuals began committing acts of violence. At least 120 people were injured, most of them police: 100 officers were hurt, 40 required hospital treatment for bruises and cuts, and 20 protesters were injured. Many demonstrators saluted Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodriguez, the assassinated mayor of Uruapan, and protesters knocked down metal fences at the National Palace, prompting police to use teargas and fire extinguishers.
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