At least 120 people were injured as thousands of gen Z protesters took to the streets of Mexico City and across the country to voice their anger at corruption and the drug violence that claims tens of thousands of Mexican lives each year.
Saturday’s rallies, which took place in dozens of cities from Tijuana in the north to Oaxaca in the south drew large crowds, with some demonstrators carrying the One Piece pirate flag that has become a global symbol of the youth movement.
“We need more security,” said Andres Massa, 29, a business consultant who was among those carrying the flag.
Mexicans are done!!! They want their country back! pic.twitter.com/Nd8lB0urOh
— Kate❤️ (@katee_K1) November 15, 2025
Mexican Senator Lilly Tellez: “help from the United States to fight the cartels is absolutely welcome, and that is how the majority of Mexicans feel. The only ones who don’t like that President Trump is sending help and trying to support Mexicans against the cartels are the… pic.twitter.com/nHB4Yzfw1G
— Rob (@_ROB_29) November 16, 2025
