Furthermore, these figures indicate that political violence is significantly more prevalent in the states than in the capital. Political Violence, Protests, and Riots in Mexico in 2024 by State. Resistance in Mexico in 2025In 2025, resistance to governance is converging from various sectors, including drug cartels, corrupt officials, farmers, and even factions within the ruling party. They reveal how a localized act of political violence can ignite a decentralized, cross-generational national movement demanding accountability and security. ConclusionThe November 2025 protests reveal a Mexico caught between deepening structural violence and an evolving landscape of civic resistance.

Source: CNN December 22, 2025 00:23 UTC