Mexico City faces an intense day of protests, blockades, and marches this Monday, led by the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) and social groups.
Since the early hours of Monday, multiple points in the capital have been occupied by protesters, affecting government offices, media outlets, and strategic roads.
In addition to the CNTE sit-in that has been holding in the Zócalo since May 15, simultaneous actions were deployed today at at least nine key locations, including federal agencies and media outlets.
Starting at 8:00 a.m., CNTE members began blockading several public and private buildings. The protests were concentrated at the following locations:
According to figures from the Mexico City Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC), an estimated 12,000 teachers were present at this rally. The protest in the capital’s Zócalo, which began almost two weeks ago, has an estimated attendance of 8,000 people. This Monday morning, teachers held a press conference in front of the National Palace, where they reiterated their main demands.
Following the demonstrations, the Ministry of the Interior (Segob) and the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) call on the CNTE (National Commission for the Promotion of Education) to open dialogue.
Repeal of the 2007 ISSSTE Law and the Education Reform
100% salary increase directly to the base salary
Immediate reinstatement of laid-off workers
Elimination of the UMA (University of Ciudad Juárez University) and the individual account system
Social justice and union democracy
Increase in the public budget for health and education
Other mobilizations: rallies, assemblies, and labor protests
One of the most significant mobilizations will be the march of the parents of the 43 missing students from Ayotzinapa, as part of the “128th Global Action for Ayotzinapa and Mexico.”
The mobilization will depart at 4:00 PM from the Angel of Independence to the Juárez Hemicycle. Ayotzinapa student teachers and contingents from the CNTE (National Union of Teachers of the University of Ayotzinapa) will participate. Initial attendance is estimated at 300, with the possibility of an increase due to the arrival of buses carrying protesters. Authorities also warned about the participation of anarchist groups, which could lead to acts of vandalism.
Road Safety Recommendations and Impacts
The Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) recommends that citizens plan their routes ahead of schedule and avoid areas such as the Historic Center, Paseo de la Reforma, Periférico Sur, and Calzada de Tlalpan. They also recommend staying tuned to official traffic channels for real-time updates.
The impacts are expected to continue throughout the day and into the night, so extreme caution is recommended when traveling in areas near the protests.
Source: eleconomista
