Thousands demonstrate against the Mexican government, According to police, clashes during anti-government protests in Mexico City have injured at least 120 people, 100 of whom were police officers.
On Saturday, thousands of people marched in the Mexican capital to express their disapproval of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration and violent crime.
Sheinbaum claimed that right-wing politicians who are against her government had provided funding for the marches, which also happened in other cities.
Gen Z youth organizations organized the rally, which drew support from people opposing high-profile murders, such as the assassination of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo a few weeks prior, who had demanded strict measures against cartels.
The rally was organised by Gen Z youth groups, drawing support from citizens protesting against high-profile killings, including the assassination just weeks ago of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo – who had called for tough action against cartels.
Demonstrators dismantled parts of a barrier protecting the National Palace, where Sheinbaum lives. Police protecting the compound used tear gas on the crowds.
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