Protest in Mexico inspired by Gen Z movement draws older gov’t critics

Al JazeeraSaturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:48:55 PM
A protest in Mexico, inspired by the Gen Z movement, has attracted criticism from older government critics. Earlier in the week, some Gen Z social media influencers announced that they no longer supported the protests, raising questions about the movement's sustainability and the role of younger voices in activism.
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