A demonstrator wearing a swastika-emblazoned t-shirt and a ski mask was featured in pictures from the rally in Mexico City’s enormous Constitution Plaza.

The unrest followed the early November killing of anti-cartel Mayor Carlos Manzo, as protesters denounced the government’s response to his assassination and demanded better security across the country.

Gen Z-led protesters clashed violently with police in Mexico City, attacking officers and storming National Palace barriers amid rising anti-government sentiment.

Thousands of people across Mexico took to the streets on Saturday under the banner of Generation Z, protesting the countrys escalating violence and demanding stronger government action after the public killing

Thousands of people took to the streets in Mexico over the weekend to protest violent crime and corruption, the latest Gen Z-led demonstration pushing for political and social change. Protestors have been demanding that the government tackle crime and impunity,

While most demonstrations remained peaceful during the day, the evening saw violent clashes. Hooded protesters dismantled barricades near the palace, leading riot police to respond with tear gas and shields.

Thousands protested across Mexico on Saturday under the banner of “Generation Z,” denouncing rising violence after the public killing of an anti-crime mayor earlier this month.