The ‘Gen Z’ group in Mexico has launched widespread protests against the government, citing pervasive corruption and rising insecurity as their main grievances. The mobilization signals growing dissatisfaction among the country’s youth, with calls for demonstrations issued in more than 50 cities nationwide.
In Mexico City, protesters gathered directly in front of the Presidential Palace, chanting slogans against the administration. Clashes erupted between the police and demonstrators when protesters attempted to breach the security barriers protecting the presidential complex.
Police responded by using force, deploying tear gas to disperse the crowds, while the protesters retaliated by throwing stones. The confrontation highlights the mounting tension between the state and the mobilized youth demanding accountability.
Media reports indicate the Mexican government has dismissed the significance of the movement. The administration has officially labeled the Gen Z protests as a “political tactic by opponents receiving foreign funding,” framing the civil unrest as an externally funded campaign rather than genuine grassroots activism.
