A weekend protest march convened to highlight the concerns of Mexico's Generation Z has instead dramatized deep political divisions extending well beyond the needs of young Mexicans. The protest caught the eye of President Trump,

Mexico joined a growing list of countries facing fierce opposition from disenchanted young people. Over the weekend, people from across Mexico participated in protests against the Mexican government.

A few thousand people took to the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest growing crime, corruption and impunity in a protest organized by members of Generation Z, but which ended with strong backing from older supporters of opposition parties.

Several thousand Gen Z demonstrators took to the streets of Mexico City to protest crime and corruption. NBC News’ George Solis has the details as a surge of youth-led protests have been taking place in several countries against inequality.

Gen Z activists are marching in Mexico City today against what they call a narco-state, while Mexican President Sheinbaum alleges the protesters are backed by right-wing parties.

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 protest crime and corruption in Mexico City demonstrations organized by members of Generation Z. Similar protests have taken place in several countries this year, including Nepal, which led to the resignation of its prime minister.

Mexico witnessed massive unrest as thousands of mostly young protesters — dubbed the "Gen Z movement" — marched in Mexico City on November 15 demanding justice for the assassination of reformist mayor Carlos Manzo and calling out rising crime,