In recent days, a call for a peaceful march in Mexico City on Saturday, November 15th, has been circulating on various internet forums. The march is being organized by representatives of young people from across Mexico.
The march aims to protest the actions of the current Mexican government, under the administration of Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum. It is supported by “Generation Z Mexico,” a movement that describes itself as “civic, realistic, and nonpartisan.” Although the group will not officially participate in the march, it supports all forms of peaceful public expression.
This mobilization has caused a great stir on digital platforms, especially among supporters of the Morena party, who claim that the march is yet another fabrication by the opposition, intended to discredit the current administration.
What is the origin of this movement?
This movement arose in the wake of protests organized by Generation Z in Nepal against corruption, unemployment, and restrictions on various social media platforms. These youth protests escalated into attacks on political leaders, government buildings, and media outlets.
According to their official manifesto published on social media, this movement was born from the “collective weariness of Mexican youth.” In their statement, they declared themselves tired of “corruption disguised as progress, the abuse of power, the violence that robs us of our peace of mind, and the shamelessness of the same politicians who only change their political affiliation to continue doing the same things.”
Furthermore, in their statement, the young people asserted that they are not seeking the limelight, but rather unity, strategy, and real results. “We are the generation they called ‘disinterested,’ but we have decided to organize, raise our voices, and take action… We want a Mexico where justice is not a privilege, where security does not depend on luck, and where the future is not in the hands of the same old faces,” they wrote.
What is the movement’s mission and vision?
Its mission is to build a realistic, resilient, and nonpartisan civic movement focused on security, internal organization, and the strategic use of digital tools. Its priority is to firmly expose acts of corruption and intelligently mobilize young people to create alliances that transform “social discontent into collective action.”
Its vision is to consolidate a leading civil force, promoting a Mexico where equality, security, and justice prevail, free from impunity, corruption, and all forms of political interference. They also seek to build a system in which internal and external bodies are independent of the government, curbing corruption through transparent processes and clean elections.
When and where will the march take place?
According to a video circulating on various platforms, the march will take place on Saturday, November 15. The meeting point will be the Angel of Independence monument, and from there, they will march to the Zócalo, Mexico City’s main square. The invitation states that participants will march carrying flags of “Luffy,” the protagonist of the Japanese anime “One Piece.”
The “Jolly Roger” emblem of Luffy’s crew is used by young people because they associate it with the fight against authoritarian systems and corruption. This flag represents a form of resistance that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers; it has been used in Nepal, Indonesia, Peru, the Philippines, and France.
Source: eluniversal
