How to Manipulate Generation Z

While a dozen nations have already experienced—sometimes successfully—protests led by Generation Z, the recent events in France offer an opportunity to manipulate the population. The orchestrated destruction that took place on October 17 appears to be paving the way for a state of emergency, which could allow for the suspension of the presidential election—much like what has been occurring in Ukraine for the past two years.

In this article, I will examine a dozen instances of protests by “Generation Z”—those aged 14 to 29—whether organized or spontaneous. While this generation has participated in various protest movements across different countries, they have consistently prioritized denouncing corruption, nepotism, and abuses of power above all other injustices.

It is important to bear in mind that, while one cannot necessarily manufacture the anger of a crowd, it is quite easy to divert that anger from its original objective. Consequently, while these protests may begin with the public interest in mind, they can easily go astray along the way.

A common feature of these movements is that they all erupted in the wake of scandals involving corruption or state repression. The protesters did not align themselves with any specific political ideology; rather, their primary demand was for justice.

• Mongolia: On January 11, 2025, young people in Ulaanbaatar took to the streets to protest the lavish lifestyle of Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene’s family. The movement quickly expanded to denounce corruption across the entire political class, calling for the resignation of 33 members of parliament. Ultimately, the Prime Minister would end up resigning on June 3.

• Indonesia: In February 2025, protests against corruption erupted in Java. They were amplified by a student union after the government involved universities in mining projects in exchange for free meals for all students.

The protests simmered across the country as the government granted significant perks to the military and supported the “transfer” of Gazans, suggesting their potential relocation to the “world’s largest Muslim-majority nation.”

In August, protests resumed—spearheaded by truck drivers—in response to substantial tax hikes.
It was at this point that the Jolly Roger flag of the Straw Hat crew from the manga *One Piece* appeared, serving as a symbol of the fight against corruption. Displaying it became a criminal offense, punishable as treason.

Ultimately, President Prabowo Subianto acknowledged the youth’s right to protest and lifted the sanctions against the pirate flag.

• Togo: On June 26, 2025, protests broke out following the arrest and torture of the rapper Aamron by the police. The situation immediately took on a political dimension, as his prolonged torture had been filmed by the officers, and President Faure Gnassingbé was simultaneously pushing for constitutional reforms to alter the political regime. The movement persisted until December, eventually losing momentum in the face of a highly violent—and often lethal—crackdown.

• Nepal: From September 8 to 14, 2025, young people in Kathmandu staged protests against the children and relatives of political leaders, who had been flaunting their luxurious lifestyles on social media. The authorities responded by blocking social media, but this measure had the opposite effect to the one intended. Ultimately, Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli must resign.

• East Timor: From September 15 to 17, a student union demonstrated in Dili to protest against economic perks granted to members of parliament. In the end, the lawmakers will have to forgo the luxury cars they had ordered.

• Philippines: On September 21, 2025, 100,000 young people marched in Manila against the corruption of the ruling clans—the Marcoses and the Dutertes. It is alleged that 70% of the funds earmarked for flood-control efforts have vanished.

• Madagascar: In September 2025, protests erupted across Madagascar over the failure to distribute the benefits of economic growth. This followed an ill-received speech by President Andry Rajoelina, in which he touted economic progress that the general public has failed to see. The widening protests culminated in a military coup and the flight of President Andry Rajoelina.

• Morocco: On September 27, 2025, 200,000 young people staged chaotic demonstrations in major Moroccan cities to protest against corruption and nepotism. The unrest began at a time when the state was allocating vast sums toward preparations for the FIFA World Cup, while the country’s hospitals were falling into disrepair. The movement was brought to an end by state repression.

• Paraguay: On September 28, 2025, young people began protesting against corruption and an attempt to amend the Constitution to allow former president—and alleged mobster—Horacio Cartes to return to power. Indigenous groups joined forces with Generation Z upon learning that the offices of the *Instituto Paraguayo del Indígena* (INDI) were being relocated to a military base. The movement ceased on October 3, after President Santiago Peña reversed the decision.

• Mexico: On November 15, 2025, following the assassination of a mayor by a cartel, tens of thousands of young people took to the streets to demand security and protest against corruption. The demonstrations ended in mid-December, with no resolution in sight.

• Paraguay: On September 28, 2025, young people began protesting against corruption and an attempt to amend the Constitution to allow former president—and alleged mobster—Horacio Cartes to return to power. Indigenous groups joined forces with Generation Z upon learning that the offices of the *Instituto Paraguayo del Indígena* (INDI) were being relocated to a military base. The movement ceased on October 3, after President Santiago Peña reversed the decision.

• Mexico: On November 15, 2025, following the assassination of a mayor by a cartel, tens of thousands of young people took to the streets to demand security and protest against corruption. The demonstrations ended in mid-December, with no resolution in sight.

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