"In several countries this year, members of the demographic group born between the late 1990s and early 2010s have organized protests against inequality, democratic backsliding and corruption. The largest "Gen Z" protests took place in Nepal in September, following a ban on social media, and led to the resignation of that nation's prime minister. In Mexico, many young people say they are frustrated with systemic problems like corruption and impunity for violent crimes."
"Several thousand people took to the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest crime, corruption and impunity in a demonstration organized by members of Generation Z, but which ended with strong backing from older supporters of opposition parties. The demonstration was mostly peaceful but ended with some young people clashing with the police. Protesters attacked police with stones, fireworks, sticks and chains, grabbing police shields and other equipment. The capital's security secretary, Pablo Vázquez. said 120 people were injured, 100 of them police officers. Twenty people were arrested."
""We need more security" said Andres Massa, a 29-year-old business consultant who carried the pirate skull flag that has become a global symbol of Gen Z protests. Arizbeth Garcia, a 43-year-old physician who joined the protests said she was marching for more funding for the public health system, and for better security because doctors "are also exposed to the insecurity gripping the country, where you can be murdered and nothing happens.""
Several thousand people, organized by members of Generation Z and joined by older opposition supporters, marched through Mexico City to protest crime, corruption and impunity. The demonstration was mostly peaceful but ended with clashes as some young people attacked police with stones, fireworks, sticks and chains, seizing shields and equipment. The capital's security secretary, Pablo Vázquez, said 120 people were injured, including about 100 police officers, and 20 people were arrested. Many young people cite frustration with systemic corruption and impunity for violent crimes. Protesters demanded more security and greater public health funding amid continuing high-profile murders and political tensions.
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