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Generation Z’s ‘March of Silence’ in Mexico City Draws About 300, Ends Peacefully

City officials redirected the march from the Zócalo because of a holiday bazaar, reporting an incident‑free day.

Overview

  • The youth-branded mobilization formed at the Ángel de la Independencia and advanced along Reforma, Avenida Juárez and Eje Central as part of a national call in at least ten cities.
  • Mexico City’s government reported roughly 300 participants and a saldo blanco, with independent estimates placing turnout between 200 and 300.
  • Authorities cited the Zócalo’s temporary bazaar and said a negotiated adjustment kept the contingent near Bellas Artes rather than the main square.
  • The operation featured a light, interagency accompaniment with traffic closures and mediation teams, including the Grupo de Diálogo y Convivencia and the city human rights commission.
  • Organizers described the movement as decentralized and nonpartisan seeking security, justice and a federal dialogue table, as a Morena deputy dismissed the action as a staged “farsa.”