At least 120 people - 100 of them police officers - have been injured in clashes during anti-government protests in Mexico City, police reported.
Thousands of demonstrators marched in the Mexican capital on Saturday, protesting against violent crime and President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration. The rallies also spread to other cities.
Sheinbaum alleged that the marches were funded by right-wing politicians opposed to her government, amid claims that high-profile killings, such as that of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo weeks ago, triggered the protests.
Organized by Gen Z youth groups, demonstrators dismantled parts of a barrier protecting the National Palace, prompting police, who used tear gas, to respond. Authorities arrested 20 individuals for a range of violations including robbery and assault.
Protesters carried banners stating We are all Carlos Manzo and paid tribute to the assassinated mayor, who had been vocal about cartel violence.
The growing unrest reflects wider frustrations over the government's perceived ineffectiveness in tackling escalating violence linked to drug trafficking. Despite Sheinbaum's approval ratings remaining above 70%, criticism is mounting regarding her administration's inability to curb insecurity in the nation.
Days before the demonstrations, Sheinbaum claimed the protests were orchestrated through online bots, calling attention to the underlying motivations behind the unrest, while emphasizing the importance of understanding the organization of such movements.
