Mexico: Over 120 Injured as Gen Z Protests Turn Violent
The Spin
Pro-government narrative
The Gen Z protests are nothing more than a manufactured political stunt orchestrated by wealthy elites and foreign interference. Eight million bots operating from outside Mexico are pushing this fake movement on social media. Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego and opposition politicians are bankrolling these demonstrations to destabilize the government.
Government-critical narrative
These protests represent genuine Mexican citizens rising against a corrupt narco-state where the government works hand-in-hand with cartels. The ruling Morena party is financed by cartel money and protects criminal organizations once elected. Mexicans are fed up with years of corruption and have zero trust in a system that threatens senators for speaking the truth.
Narrative C
Recent violence in Michoacán must push the government to rethink its security strategy that leans heavily on militarized tactics. The moment demands not just force, but also institutional reform, accountability and a bold new pact with civil society — anchored in prevention, social investment and a long-term vision for peace.
