The ruling party of Mexico City, Morena, and local officials have declared that the opposition's attempt to destabilize the country has failed. They claim that popular and youth rejection of the violence used by some opposition members demonstrates the ineffectiveness of such methods. "The destabilization attempt failed," stated Deputy Paulo García, adding that "there is a red line that no one should cross, and that is violence." Morena accuses the opposition, specifically the PRI and PAN parties, of financing the individuals who perpetrated violent scenes at the Zócalo. In response, the opposition has denounced repression by security forces on November 15th and has even taken their case to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in the United States. Meanwhile, observers noted that the latest rally organized by the so-called "Generation Z" drew far fewer people than expected, which authorities see as a sign of waning support. "As always, defeat is an orphan," summarized the city government.
