The second Generation Z march in Mexico City on November 20, 2025, was blocked as police encapsulated protesters on Paseo de la Reforma to avoid clashes with the Mexican Revolution military parade. The youth demanded the release of detainees from the previous protest and political reforms, following allegations of police abuses. The parade changed route, and upon its conclusion, protesters advanced toward the Zócalo.
The march began around 11:00 a.m. from the Ángel de la Independencia, with a smaller contingent than the November 15 one, which left 100 police injured and detentions in CDMX and Jalisco. Elements of the Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana (SSC) encapsulated the protesters to prevent their advance until the parade ended, which started at 10:00 a.m. and was led by President Claudia Sheinbaum. The parade route was changed to end at the Monumento a la Revolución, avoiding the Zócalo and potential conflicts.
After the parade, police withdrew, allowing protesters to advance along Avenida Juárez toward the Zócalo, accompanied by law enforcement without reports of disturbances. The mobilization, called nationally and inviting UNAM students, responds to the assassination of Carlos Manzo on November 1 and demands improvements in security, housing, work, mandate revocation, ban on partisan interference, transparency, and judicial reform.
In Jalisco, 32 of 40 detainees from November 15 were released on November 21 due to lack of proof of damage to historical monuments; eight were linked to process, seven with preventive prison for six months. In CDMX, five were linked for injuries and robbery against police, one imprisoned for lack of ties. Sheinbaum denied political persecution of Edson Andrade, the movement's promoter who fled due to data leaks, and applauded a commission to investigate disturbances. Salvador Zamora, Jalisco's Government Secretary, detailed damages to Government Palace such as doors, windows, and affected furniture. Organizations like Cepad denounced arbitrary detentions, excessive use of force, and possible torture.
