Mexico's new generation takes to the streets, accusing leaders of protecting cartels

By Eyder Peralta,

Sacha Pfeiffer

Published November 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM EST

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.

Eyder Peralta

Eyder Peralta is NPR's East Africa correspondent based in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Sacha Pfeiffer

Sacha Pfeiffer is a correspondent for NPR's Investigations team and an occasional guest host for some of NPR's national shows.

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