Head of Government of Mexico City, Clara Brugada, denied that capital police elements used violence during the Generation Z march on November 15th at the Zócalo. "What we heard were expressions of hate and confrontation," she stated. Brugada emphasized that the deployed officers attended without arms, rubber bullets, or repressive instruments, and their participation was limited to containing acts of vandalism. At a press conference, Brugada reiterated her respect for the right to free assembly and condemned the clashes generated by some attendees, stating that they were groups external to the original march's organization. "We confirmed this the same day and in previous days through the call," said the head of government. Regarding police action, Brugada insisted that the officers acted under the instruction to avoid any repressive acts. "The mobilization was driven by opposition groups, even though they used the name of youth movements." She also denied the use of tear gas and clarified that only 'extinguisher smoke' was used, which she said is not harmful. Brugada maintained that Mexico City guarantees full freedoms to organize, march, and protest. "There were no rubber bullets, batons, or water cannons," she affirmed.
