Mexico City witnessed one of its most turbulent nights of the year on November 15, as a massive anti-government demonstration led predominantly by ‘Generation Z’ activists spiraled into violent clashes outside the presidential palace. What began as a youthful expression of frustration over corruption, abuse of power, and rampant impunity quickly transformed into a dramatic showdown with riot police, raising questions about the country’s political climate and President Claudia Sheinbaum’s approach to dissent.

Thousands of demonstrators gathered at the Angel of Independence monument before marching toward the city’s historic heart, Constitution Square (Zócalo). Their destination was the National Palace, the seat of the presidency and a symbol of state authority. Throughout the early stages, the demonstration carried the hallmarks of a typical protest: handmade signs, chants against the ruling Morena party, and a visibly young crowd determined to make their grievances heard.

However, the atmosphere shifted sharply as the crowd arrived near the palace. According to local media, a faction of masked protesters-identified as Black Bloc by observers-broke away and began attacking police barriers. Videos circulated online show these masked individuals throwing stones, dismantling metal barricades, and striking officers with makeshift weapons. The police response, in turn, escalated the confrontation. Footage from the scene shows officers pushing back aggressively, and in one troubling clip, several officers appear to kick a protester lying on the ground.

The clashes lasted for roughly an hour, marking one of the most intense direct confrontations between protesters and........

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