Mexico City protests: Horrific video shows officer beaten with bolt cutter as violent mob tries to storm National Palace after Gen Z–led protest in Mexico City erupts

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Mexico City witnessed a large Gen Z-led protest against crime and corruption, escalating to clashes with police and an attempt to breach the National Palace. The demonstration, which saw a police officer brutally attacked, is part of a global trend of youth-led movements addressing systemic issues. President Sheinbaum accused opposition parties of attempting to co-opt the movement.