Young Voices Rise in Mexico Against Violence

Mexico saw a wave of protests led by young people, known as Generation Z, after a mayor's shocking murder. These protests happened in many cities, including Mexico City, where things got intense. A small group of protesters, some wearing hoods, took down fences near the president's home. Police responded with tear gas, leading to clashes. Reports say around 100 police officers got hurt, with 40 needing hospital care. About 20 civilians were also injured. Police made 20 arrests and gave 20 more people tickets for breaking rules. The protests were sparked by the killing of Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan, who was shot during a public event. People are angry and want the government to do more to stop violence. Some protesters blamed President Claudia Sheinbaum's party, chanting slogans like, \"Out, Morena, \" and \"Carlos did not die, the government killed him. \" A group called \"Generation Z Mexico\" organized these protests. They say they are not part of any political party and just want to speak for young people who are tired of violence, corruption, and power abuse. Generation Z includes people born between 1997 and 2012. Similar groups have been protesting around the world for social and political change. The government, however, thinks these protests might not be what they seem. They believe right-leaning political groups and social media bots played a big role in organizing them. This raises questions about who is really behind these protests and what their true goals are.