A weekend protest march convened to highlight the concerns of Mexico's Generation Z has instead dramatized deep political divisions extending well beyond the needs of young Mexicans. The protest caught the eye of President Trump,

Gen Z activists are marching in Mexico City today against what they call a narco-state, while Mexican President Sheinbaum alleges the protesters are backed by right-wing parties.

It's being used around the globe by protesters. Why were Mexican “Generation Z” protesters flying an anime flag featuring a straw-hatted skull and cross-bones on Saturday?

While most demonstrations remained peaceful during the day, the evening saw violent clashes. Hooded protesters dismantled barricades near the palace, leading riot police to respond with tear gas and shields.

Mexico witnessed massive unrest as thousands of mostly young protesters — dubbed the "Gen Z movement" — marched in Mexico City on November 15 demanding justice for the assassination of reformist mayor Carlos Manzo and calling out rising crime,

Eddington,” “One Battle After Another” and “After the Hunt” focus on young characters navigating the current political climate. The depictions aren’t always flattering.

The demonstration was first called by Generation Z, but opposition parties later urged supporters to join, bringing out more government critics than young people.