November 9, 2014 9:47 PM EST
A t least 14 young people have been arrested in Mexico City after protests erupted over the suspected murder of dozens of students.
A mob attacked the National Palace, burning the main door and daubing slogans on the walls, after authorities said gangsters had murdered 43 students who had been protesting alleged discriminatory practices in the Guerrero state town of Iguala.
A group of protesters set fire to the wooden door of Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's ceremonial palace, during a protest in Mexico City, November 8, 2014. Edgard Garrido—Reuters Burning cars are seen during a protest outside the State Government headquarters in Chilpancingo, Mexico on November 8, 2014. Ronaldo Schemidt—AFP/Getty Images Protesters yell slogans while gathering outside Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's ceremonial palace during a protest in Mexico City on November 8, 2014. Edgard Garrido—Reuters A demonstrator protests at Zocalo square in Mexico City November 8, 2014. Edgard Garrido—Reuters Demonstrators lie on the floor during a protest at Zocalo square in Mexico City November 8, 2014. Edgard Garrido—Reuters Students from the Ayotzinapa school take part in a protest outside the State Government headquarters in Chilpancingo, Mexico, on November 8, 2014. Ronaldo Schemidt—AFP/Getty Images A person in a disguise sits on a sidewalk holding a candle during a protest in Mexico City on November 8, 2014. Edgard Garrido—Reuters More Must-Reads from TIME Why Trump’s Message Worked on Latino Men What Trump’s Win Could Mean for Housing The 100 Must-Read Books of 2024 Sleep Doctors Share the 1 Tip That’s Changed Their Lives Column: Let’s Bring Back Romance What It’s Like to Have Long COVID As a Kid FX’s Say Nothing Is the Must-Watch Political Thriller of 2024 Merle Bombardieri Is Helping People Make the Baby Decision