मेक्सिको में भ्रष्टाचार के खिलाफ हजारों GenZ का प्रदर्शन: राष्ट्रपति के आधिकारिक निवास की दीवारें गिराईं; पुलिस पर हथौड़ें-लाठियों से हमला, 120 घायल

Angry youth took to the streets in Mexico on Saturday against corruption.

The protesters attacked the police with stones, hammers and chains.

During the demonstration, police fired tear gas and rubber bullets, while protesters lit firecrackers.

GenZ pulled down the security walls of the National Palace, the official residence of the President, by pulling them with a rope.

There were clashes between police and protesters during the demonstration.

More than 120 people were injured during the demonstration in Mexico.

GenZ’s demand – better safety and health system

This year, Gen Z youth have taken to the streets in many countries against inequality, the decline of democracy and corruption. There was a big demonstration in Nepal in September after the social media ban, due to which the Prime Minister had to resign.

Even in Mexico, youth are troubled by corruption and the impunity they are getting for violent crimes. “We need more security,” said Andres Masa, a 29-year-old business consultant.

Not only youth but also middle aged and elderly people participated in the demonstration in large numbers. “We want more funding for the public health system. But the biggest problem is safety. Even doctors are unsafe. Someone gets killed here and nothing happens,” said doctor Erizbeth Garcia, 43.

President Shenbom’s allegation, the opposition is instigating the movement

Several recent high-profile assassinations in Mexico have fueled public anger over President Claudia Sheinbaum. A few days before the demonstration, Sheinbaum made serious allegations against right-wing opposition parties.

He said that these groups are infiltrating the Gen Z movement and are trying to make the protest bigger by using social media.

However, this week some GenZ social media influencers withdrew their support from the demonstration. On the other hand, former President Vicente Fox and Mexican billionaire industrialist Ricardo Salinas Plizio openly supported the demonstration on social media.

One Piece character becomes symbol of youth

In protest, GenZ (18 to 29 year old youth) are using the character ‘Luffy’ from the Japanese comics ‘One Piece’ as their symbol. A skull cap symbol is seen in the hands of the protesters, which is Luffy’s identity.

Leonardo Munyos, a student leader, said, ‘Luffy goes from place to place to liberate people from corrupt and dictatorial rulers. The situation is same here also. Will not remain silent any longer’

Student Santiago Zapata said – ‘We are tired of the fact that death and corruption have been normalized. Our generation will no longer sit silent. The government should be afraid of the public, not the public of the government.

One Piece is a famous Japanese comics and anime series. Its story is based on pirates, who fight for freedom, friendship and justice. This series is very popular among the youth all over the world.

GenZ waved flags bearing the famous skull mark of Luffy from the Japanese comics ‘One Piece’ for the demonstration.

GenZ movements also took place in Nepal and Africa

GenZ demonstrations also took place in Bangladesh, Nepal and the African continent. Plagued by unemployment, corruption and economic inequality, this young generation is no longer just protesting, they are changing governments.

In the past year, widespread demonstrations led by Gen-Ji took place in countries such as Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco and Botswana.

Youth had also demonstrated in African countries against unemployment and corruption.

In Madagascar the President stepped down, in Morocco the army intervened and in Kenya the government caved in. Whereas in Botswana, the youth overthrew the 60 year old government through voting. This generation, organized through social media, is now creating a new definition of democracy, accountability and employment.

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