“No to violence”: Sheinbaum denounces violence at the Generation Z march in Mexico

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, condemned the violence during the massive march of Generation Z, which took place in Mexico City and called for it to continue through “the peaceful path”, after a group of hooded men infiltrated the protesters and knocked down the fences that guarded the National Palace, headquarters of the Executive, in the Zócalo of the Mexican capital.

“We say no to violence. If one does not agree, one must demonstrate peacefully. Violence should never be used to achieve change; always through peaceful means,” he stated.

This Saturday, Mexico City was the scene of a massive demonstration called by Generation Z in response to the assassination of Carlos Meza, mayor of Uruapan, presenting itself as a youth mobilization. Under the symbolism of the anime ‘One Piece’, the young protesters raised their voices to demand greater security and better opportunities as the main claim of the protest.

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During the demonstration, the tense atmosphere escalated when some protesters managed to force one of the security barriers and access the restricted area of the National Palace. As a measure to contain the intrusion and protect the perimeter of the National Palace, federal and capital police forces responded by launching tear gas against the young people who were trying to approach the building.