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Claudia Sheinbaum has been at the center of national and international headlines over the last few days as the political and social atmosphere in Mexico shifted dramatically. This week she faced the massive “Generation Z” protest movement, which exploded in Mexico City and several major metros on Saturday night. According to Israel Hayom and Euronews, tens of thousands of mostly young demonstrators gathered, initially to condemn cartel violence—catalyzed by the assassination of the outspoken Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo—but soon broadened to criticizing Sheinbaum’s government and alleged inaction against crime. The protests turned heated and made global news after some demonstrators spray-painted antisemitic graffiti on the presidential palace, referencing Sheinbaum’s Jewish heritage. Riot police and protesters clashed, leaving 100 police and at least 20 civilians injured; 20 people were arrested. The “Gen Z Mexico” group, which organized the demonstrations, distanced itself from extremist rhetoric and declared itself party-independent, saying it represents a generation exhausted by violence and corruption.
Sheinbaum responded directly in her Friday morning press conference, as covered by the Mexican Press Agency and Mexico News Daily. She reaffirmed freedom of assembly but claimed the march had been amplified by opposition parties and bots, pointing to her government’s ongoing support for youth, including the universal high school scholarship and “Youth Building the Future” program. She also reiterated her administration’s comprehensive security strategy—especially the recently unveiled Michoacán Plan for Peace and Justice, which is now being rolled out. This plan aims to tackle organized crime head-on with 100-plus specific actions amounting to a $3 billion US investment and the deployment of over 10,500 military and police personnel. Its targets include major cartels deeply rooted in Michoacán and neighboring states. The plan’s progress is personally overseen through periodic site visits by top security officials, with a special focus on protecting economic activity like lemon and avocado farming.
In a significant legal development, Sheinbaum announced that the Mexican Supreme Court has ruled in favor of tax authorities in a long-running dispute with Grupo Salinas, requiring the powerful conglomerate to pay about $1.6 billion in back taxes. She emphasized this as a victory for the rule of law—no special favors and not a sign of authoritarianism.
Outside the political storm, Sheinbaum kept her populist touch—publicly giving up her own ticket for the World Cup 2026 opening match, instead sending a deserving young girl in her place and overseeing preparations for “Fiestas México 2026” to ensure the world’s attention shines positively on Mexico.
On the social media front, Sheinbaum was both praised and fiercely criticized. The antisemitic graffiti and rumors of bot-amplified opposition reflected the polarized climate. However, her 70 percent approval rating remains strong, as reported by the Associated Press, demonstrating a nation torn between change and continuity.
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