The largest "Gen Z” protests took place in Nepal in September, following a ban on social media, and led to the resignation of that nation’s prime minister. In Mexico, many young people say they are frustrated with systemic problems like corruption and impunity for violent crimes.

Mexico witnessed the first Gen Z protest nationwide on Saturday, November 15, 2025, over corruption and crime.Thousands of Gen Z protestors took to the streets to voice their anger

Thousands of Generation Z-led protesters marched across Mexico on Saturday, November 15, to demand justice following the murder of Mayor Carlos Manzo and to protest government corruption and social unrest.

Thousands of people took to the streets in Mexico over the weekend to protest violent crime and corruption, the latest Gen Z-led demonstration pushing for political and social change. Protestors have been demanding that the government tackle crime and impunity,

The unrest followed the early November killing of anti-cartel Mayor Carlos Manzo, as protesters denounced the government’s response to his assassination and demanded better security across the country.

Thousands protest crime and corruption in Mexico City demonstrations organized by members of Generation Z. Similar protests have taken place in several countries this year, including Nepal, which led to the resignation of its prime minister.

A large protest against insecurity and government corruption turned violent in Mexico City on Saturday as demonstrators clashed with riot police outside the National Palace.

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.

Riot police deploy tear gas as protesters tear down fences around the residence of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

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,