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Sheinbaum Condemns CDMX Protest violence, Downplays Turnout of “Generation Z”
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A presentation in Mexico City marred by violence drew swift condemnation from President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, who on Sunday, November 16, 2025, characterized the event as attracting “very few young people.” The President emphasized the importance of peaceful demonstration and reaffirmed her commitment to continuing the policies of her predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
President Rejects Violence as path to Change
“We express the importance of guaranteeing peace in our country,” Sheinbaum Pardo stated, “we do not agree with the violent actions that occurred… in this demonstration. We condemn and disapprove of violence.” She asserted that the pursuit of rights must be anchored in maintaining peace, a sentiment echoed during her oversight of the Macuspana-Escárcega highway project.
The President contrasted the recent unrest with the peaceful trajectory of the country’s ongoing transformation, noting that notable change had been achieved “without breaking a single glass.” She drew a parallel to past demonstrations led alongside former President López Obrador, specifically referencing the march from tabasco to Mexico City in response to perceived electoral fraud.
During a scholarship distribution event in Jonuta, Tabasco, a senior official highlighted the governance’s focus on education as a means of engaging young people. “President,you brought together hear,in Jonuta,more young people than there in Mexico City those who tried to march,as education is what brings this generation together,” the official remarked.
This sentiment underscored a broader narrative presented by the administration, which frames education and social programs as a more effective and constructive outlet for youth engagement than street protests. The official warned against attempts to manipulate young people through disinformation campaigns, alleging that “some… want to deceive young people by hiring millions of bots to try to use them for their purposes, so that privileges and corruption return.”
The administration is actively promoting its scholarship programs – including the Rita Cetina and Benito Juárez Scholarships – as a key component of its strategy to empower the next generation. According to the official, this generation is defined not by protest, but by increased access to education. “While they spend millions on bots, our President distributes millions of scholarships so that young people can exercise their right to study,” the official stated. “While those call to fill the streets, but are left wanting, our President calls to fill the schools.”
This approach extends to broader social welfare initiatives, such as the Mujeres Bienestar program, which the president emphasized continues the “Fourth Transformation of public life” initiated by López Obrador. She dismissed suggestions that she would deviate from his policies, stating that despite external pressure, “we have principles and we give continuity” to his vision.
Confidence in Continued Progress
Earlier in the day, while in Palizada, Campeche, the President expressed optimism about the country’s trajectory. She asserted that “when a government is close to the people, it never goes away,” and predicted continued success in the year ahead.She further emphasized the importance of national identity and ancient awareness, stating that “when a people knows its history and its strength, there is nothing that can stop it.”
The President’s remarks reflect a firm commitment to
