In Mexico City on Thursday, the so-called Generation Z held a march that attracted only about two hundred people. Police prevented them from entering the city center, awaiting the conclusion of the traditional military parade commemorating the Mexican Revolution of 1910.
The coincidence of the two events had raised concerns in Mexico about possible unrest after last Saturday's protest ended with nearly twenty police officers and one hundred civilians injured.
However, the Generation Z march began without incident and with low attendance at the intersection of Paseo de la Reforma and the Angel of Independence monument, as reported by EFE.
"The people, united, will never be defeated!" and "We are not enemies, we are the people!" were some of the slogans chanted by participants amidst a heavy police presence.
In this regard, the head of government of Mexico City stated that police would block access to the Zócalo until the military parade is over, and once concluded, would allow the demonstrators to proceed.
The movement, which claims to have no partisan ties, published a document demanding greater popular representation in Congress, a fight against corruption, and strengthening of local security with citizen oversight amid a wave of violence from organized crime in parts of Mexico.
As a precaution, the Ministry of National Defense (Sedena) modified the route of the civic-military parade on November 20th and shortened its course.
The traditional military parade commemorates the event that sparked the Mexican Revolution on November 20, 1910. It used to start at the Zócalo and end at the Marte Military Camp, traversing much of central Mexico City.
EFE
