Mexico's Gen Z-Led Protest Fails to Draw Young Crowd, But Wins Over Anti-Government Allies
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A protest in Mexico City, inspired by the global 'Gen Z' movement, drew a few thousand people on Saturday. However, despite its origins in the younger demographic, the event attracted a diverse crowd with a strong presence of supporters from older age groups and opposition parties. The protest aimed to address growing concerns about crime, corruption, and impunity in Mexico. While many young people have been vocal about these issues, they were not the primary faces of Saturday's march. Instead, supporters from various age groups, including some from the opposition, turned out to express their discontent. The 'Gen Z' movement, which has been active in several countries this year, has focused on issues like inequality, democratic backsliding, and corruption. In Nepal, a similar protest led to the resignation of the prime minister after a ban on social media. In Mexico, the protest was marred by controversy, with President Claudia Sheinbaum accusing right-wing parties of trying to infiltrate the movement and manipulate social media to boost attendance. Some 'Gen Z' social media influencers even distanced themselves from the event, while elderly figures like former President Vicente Fox and billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego expressed support. The protest highlighted the complex nature of the 'Gen Z' movement in Mexico, where young people's frustration with systemic problems is being amplified by older supporters from the opposition. While the event failed to draw a significant youth crowd, it demonstrated the growing discontent among various age groups in Mexico.
