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Thousands of protesters swarmed Mexico City on Saturday, attacking police officers and attempting to breach a security barrier around the National Palace, which houses the federal government’s executive branch.

Plumes of tear gas filled the street as protesters dragged riot police out of formation and beat them with various weapons.

The anti-government march, which became violent at Zocalo Square, was organized by members of Gen Z—people born between the late 90s and early 2010s.

Protesters told the Associated Press they were rallying against corruption and safety concerns.

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Arizbeth Garcia, a 43-year-old physician, told the outlet she wa

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