Protesters wave the Mexican flag during a demonstration on November 15, 2025 in the city of Mexico. © Johana Remigio / Obturador MX / Getty Images
Masked demonstrators clashed with police in front of the Presidential Palace in Mexico City during an anti-government protest “Z Generation” on Saturday.
Thousands of demonstrators marched from the Angel of independency monument to the Constitution Square, where they gathered in front of the National Palace, which houses the President's office.
Although the demonstration began peacefully, a group of masked demonstrators, referred to by the local media as the Black Block, broke through safety barriers, threw stones and struggled with officers.
Recordings from the scene of the demonstration show how protesters hit officers, as well as how police officers copy the protestor lying on the ground.
According to La Jornada newspaper, the clashes lasted about an hour, after which police utilized teardrop gas to clear the square.
Activists say they protest corruption, abuse of power and impunity for violent crimes.
Many chanted slogans condemning Moren's ruling leftist party.
President Claudia Sheinbaum reacted by condemning violence.
"If people disagree, they should express their views through a peaceful demonstration.
force must never be utilized as a means of achieving change’ – she said.
Sheinbaum had previously claimed that protests were driven by "bots and false social media accounts"coordinated by ‘right-wing groups’.
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source:https://www.rt.com/news/627846-mexico-gen-z-riots/
