120 hurt in protest vs Mexico president

At least 120 people, mostly police officers, were injured Saturday as thousands marched through Mexico City to protest against President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government, local authorities said.

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The demonstration against drug violence and Sheinbaum’s security policies was organized on social media by representatives of “Generation Z,” though AFP saw protesters of various ages.

Sheinbaum, in power since October 2024, maintains approval ratings above 70 percent in her first year in office but has faced criticism of her security policy due to several high-profile murders.

“For many hours, this mobilization proceeded and developed peacefully, until a group of hooded individuals began to commit acts of violence,” Pablo Vazquez, security chief for Mexico City, told reporters.