Given the by the Generation Z for this Sunday, December 14th at Mexico Citythe former president Vicente Fox Quesada called on citizens to actively participate in the discussion and attention to the country’s public affairs, since Mexico is in a phase in which greater efforts are needed social participation.
In a video message broadcast on social networks, the former president stressed that the country needs the emergence of… Citizen leadershipbeyond the actions of the ruling class.
In his message, Fox stated that Mexico “needs”truth and dignity” and not a narrative supported by constant propaganda, which is why he called on citizens to take a more active role in their respective spaces.
“It is the time for citizen leaders, not for isolated, mediocre rulers. The first star and actor is you, and I invite you to work for Mexico,” said the former PAN president, who ruled the country between 2000 and 2006.
In the text accompanying his publication, Fox assured that “Mexico is not tired, but awake,” emphasizing that his message should not be a reminder of the past, but rather a call to the present. “Today is not the time to complain, it is time to step up. Because this country will not be saved by a government, but by its people,” he wrote.
During his speech, the former president shared three reflections what he said he learned during his time in office. The first is that when a government stops listening to citizens, the country stagnates as decisions are made from desks without caring about citizens social reality.
Second, he warned that governing through fear limits freedom and that informed citizens will not be controlled by speech. Finally, he claimed that a country that abandons fundamental values will end up divided.
Fox’s statements come hours before “March of Silence”a national mobilization that Generation Z has called for under the motto “There is nothing to celebrate”with which young university students, groups and independent citizens want to express their dissatisfaction over a year marked by political tensions, violence and demands for justice.
The mobilization is called to begin in Mexico City 10:30 a.mwith official departure 11:00 a.mstarting with Angel of Independence bound for Capital Zocalo. The route includes Paseo de la Reforma, Avenida Juárez, Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas and Avenida 5 de Mayo. In addition, late integration points were made possible at the Cuitláhuac Monument and the Fountain of the Republic.
This new march takes place in a context of high political tension violent events recorded on November 15th during a similar protest in the historic center, which brought a tally of 100 police officers and 20 civilians injuredand damage to public and private property.
After these events the Mexico City Congress approved the creation of one Special Monitoring Commissionresponsible for investigating the acts of violence, the police operation, the possible involvement of shock groups and the alleged political responsibilities.
Morena lawmakers have pointed to opposition figures, including parties and local authorities, leading to a political confrontation and in the formal initiation of the investigation, which must be conducted in accordance with the principles of legality, impartiality and respect for human rights.
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