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 How Donald Trump Won The Best Inventions of 2024 Why Sleep Is the Key to Living Longer Robert Zemeckis Just Wants to Move You How to Break 8 Toxic Communication Habits Nicola Coughlan Bet on Herself—And Won Why Vinegar Is So Good for You Meet TIME's Newest Class of Next Generation Leaders