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At 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.

Protesters set fire to the wooden door of Mexican President Pena Nieto's ceremonial palace in Mexico City
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
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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  Protesters yell slogans while gathering outside Mexican President Pena Nieto's ceremonial palace during a protest denouncing the apparent massacre of 43 trainee teachers, in Mexico City
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
Demonstrator whose face is covered with a picture of a missing student gestures during a protest in support of the missing Ayotzinapa Teacher Training College Raul Isidro Burgos students at Zocalo square in Mexico City
A demonstrator protests at Zocalo square in Mexico City November 8, 2014. Edgard Garrido—Reuters
Demonstrators lie on the floor during a protest in support of the missing Ayotzinapa Teacher Training College Raul Isidro Burgos students at Zocalo square in Mexico City
Demonstrators lie on the floor during a protest at Zocalo square in Mexico City November 8, 2014.Edgard Garrido—Reuters
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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 denouncing the apparent massacre of 43 trainee teachers in Mexico City
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

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