🌍 Global Gen Z Movements

 Certainly. Here is the approximate equivalent length of the updated news summary in English, focusing on Gen Z's continuing political impact globally and in the US:

💥 Gen Z's Political Impact: Ongoing Movements and New Contradictions (Late 2025 Update)

The latest news confirms that the political influence of Gen Z (born approximately 1997–2012) is not only growing in the United States but is becoming a central force driving political protests and systemic change across the world. This trend highlights their characteristic urgency, diversity, and decentralized organization.

🌍 Global Gen Z Movements

Recent surveys and reports have highlighted countries where Gen Z has actively stepped forward to lead protests:

 * 🇨🇦🇳🇵 Anti-Corruption Movements in Nepal and Canada: Youth in Nepal played a critical role in massive anti-corruption protests in September 2025, which led to the resignation of the Prime Minister and the appointment of the country’s first female PM. They reportedly used platforms like Discord to coordinate discussions about the transitional leadership. However, tensions flared again in November 2025 between Gen Z groups and supporters of the former Prime Minister. Similar trends are emerging in Canada, where Gen Z is amplifying calls for social justice and accountability.

 * 🇰🇪🇲🇦 Protests in Africa and Latin America: Youth activists in Kenya organized protests against new taxes and corruption, with the government responding by allegedly weaponizing social media to threaten and repress them. Meanwhile, in Morocco and across parts of Latin America, young people are demanding radical change, demonstrating profound distrust in traditional political parties.

 * Digital Symbols: The flag from the popular anime “One Piece” has emerged as a recurring symbol of resilience and resistance among young protesters in diverse countries such as Madagascar, Peru, and Paris, reflecting a shared, digitally-native political culture.

🇺🇸 US Complexity and Divides

In the United States, political strategists' concerns are not just about connection, but about the ideological fragmentation within Gen Z itself:

 * Sharp Gender Divide: New analysis confirms that Gen Z is one of the most politically polarized generations in terms of gender, with many young women trending toward left-leaning, progressive views, while many young men are showing a clear lean toward conservative, right-leaning, or anti-establishment parties.

 * Distrust of the Ballot: Despite their activism, Gen Z tends to disagree more than older adults that "voting is the most effective way" to create change, driven by their deep lack of trust in the system and institutions.

 * Preference for In-Person Engagement: Paradoxically, although they are "Digital Natives," a survey in August 2025 found that youth still prefer in-person conversations about civic issues over online engagement, reflecting a fear of backlash or "saying the wrong thing" on social media.

In summary, Gen Z's political power continues to grow rapidly, but their inherent fluidity and internal divisions are making it extremely difficult for political parties to define effective strategies to reach and mobilize them.