The protests show Gen Z’s politics might be raw and messy, sometimes chaotic. However, it is still alive. Image: Reuters
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Firstpost18-12-2025, 21:02

Gen Z Shakes Global Politics in 2025: From Kathmandu to Lima, Youth Demand Change

  • In 2025, Gen Z globally mobilized through social media (TikTok, Discord) to protest political status quo, demanding accountability and reforms.
  • Nepal saw Gen Z-led protests against corruption and a social media ban, leading to Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli's resignation and government dissolution.
  • Peruvian youth protested a controversial pension law, corruption, and insecurity, reflecting broader Gen Z discontent across continents.
  • Morocco's Gen Z 212 groups used digital platforms to demand better public services, healthcare, education, and jobs, prompting reform pledges.
  • Madagascar's Gen Z protests over chronic power and water shortages escalated, leading to President Andry Rajoelina dissolving his government and military intervention.

Why It Matters: Gen Z's digital-first activism globally reshaped politics in 2025, forcing governments to respond.

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