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Protesters in Mexico City were seen attacking police and attempting to breach a security perimeter around the National Palace on Saturday. (Reuters)
Riot police deploy tear gas as protesters tear down fences around the residence of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
The words 'Jewish Whore' were spraypainted onto the gates of the National Palace during the protests — the residence of Mexico's current female Jewish president
Members of Mexico’s Gen Z, as well as older protesters, demonstrated on Saturday in the wake of a high-profile assassination and rising anger over persistent violence.
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced the deployment of more troops to Michoacan to address ongoing violence.