between the flags of one piece Thousands of Mexicans from the so-called “Gen Z” protested in Mexico City this Saturday, holding the slogan “Claudia (Sheinbaum), get out!” “Political fatigue” towards the Mexican presidential government and condemns “impunity” in the face of the violence plaguing the country.
The tour started at the Angel of Independence and ended at the Zocalo, at the gates of the National Palace, the seat of the executive branch. The fenced area was brought down with hammers by hooded men. “Black Block”.
The protests served as a catalyst for Michoacán’s native-born citizens, including students, farmers, opposition politicians, and Christians, to insist that the violence in Michoacán and the killing of Uruapan’s mayor is over. Carlos ManzoThe events of November 1st are proof of that.
“That’s the irony on the part of politicians. I think if politicians really accepted that there is a problem with violence, it would be easier to deal with,” he declared, after defining himself as: “Non-partisan” He asserts that “no one gave him a single peso” for participating in the march.
This clarification comes as Sheinbaum links the self-proclaimed group Gen Z Mexico as part of a political opposition movement against the government; National Revival Movement (Morena)ruling party.
He also acknowledged that Mexican opposition groups, including members of the Citizens’ Movement party, took part in the marches, but defended “political fatigue” as a national phenomenon motivated by violence and more than that. Every day, 133,000 people go missing and about 60 are murdered in this country.
“There are (political) interests on the opposition side in the march, but they are very important and who “He’s not going to be stuck here.”he emphasized.
In this sense, young protester Sara confessed that March 8, when the Guerreros Buscadores de Jalisco group denounced the suspects, was a turning point for her. “Extermination camp” After 400 pairs of shoes were discovered in Rancho Izaguirre, he was suspected of drug trafficking.
“The government has forgotten not one or two missing people; there are more than 400 missing people from Izaguirre Ranch.” “We all forgot about that.”he calmed down.
disillusionment with change
Another objection expressed by young people was that sweet drinks and video games, But most of all is the rise in prices of basic products such as food.
“Even if I go to the supermarket, I can’t afford to buy anything (…) We are young and what we are looking for is a better Mexicoa good job, insurance, worker rights and safety from the moment you arrive at home or work,” Sarah emphasizes.
In this regard, Esteban, another young attendee, said that “the plan has been clear” since 2018, when Andres Manuel López Obrador (2018-2025) became president of Mexico, saying: “He had no intention of improving the country.” He also sees this problem with the current president.
“López Obrador had no intention of improving the country.”“I wanted power no matter what.” he pointed out.
violent act
As demonstrators arrived in the Zocalo, the country’s largest square, what started as a peaceful march turned violent as “black blocs” pounded fences with hammers and stones. They guard the National Palace; The one that was shot down.
This led to a conflict between the group and the Metropolitan Police. He fired tear gas.
According to various media reports, emergency personnel arrived at the scene to provide treatment. 20 people were injured in the attack.
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