The National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) is preparing a new day of blockades in Mexico City this Monday, this time targeting television and radio broadcasting facilities, according to information from Reforma News Agency, which obtained access to the dissident teachers’ activity agenda.
The mobilization is significant because it could affect traffic in heavily traveled areas such as Paseo de la Reforma, Periférico Sur, Calzada de Tlalpan, Avenida Universidad, and Avenida Chapultepec, impacting motorists, public transportation users, workers, and residents in those areas.
So far, the planned distribution of CNTE sections and their designated protest locations is known, but neither the duration of the blockades nor the final level of traffic disruption has been confirmed.
The action forms part of the CNTE’s eighth day of protests in the Mexican capital. According to the agenda reviewed by Reforma, activities will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will be directed at media outlets that, according to the teachers’ organization, have maintained unfavorable coverage of their movement.
A source quoted by Reforma stated:
“Several media outlets that have carried out a campaign of discredit and slander against the CNTE will be blocked.”
Why will the CNTE block media facilities?
According to Reforma, the CNTE decided to direct part of its mobilization toward television and radio facilities because it accuses certain media organizations of spreading negative messages about the movement.
The action adds to the protests the dissident teachers have been carrying out in Mexico City as part of their labor and educational demands. This time, the strategy will not focus solely on government buildings or downtown streets but also on locations occupied by media companies.
The CNTE argues that it is responding to what it considers a campaign of “discredit and slander.” However, the information currently available does not specify whether there will be direct dialogue with media representatives or how long the demonstrations will last.
Which television and radio facilities are expected to be blocked?
According to the internal agenda reported by Reforma, different CNTE sections have been assigned to various locations throughout Mexico City.
The reported distribution is as follows:
- Section 22 (Oaxaca): TV Azteca facilities
- Section 18 (Michoacán): Televisa San Ángel
- Section 34 (Zacatecas): Grupo Imagen
- Section 7 (Chiapas): Televisa Chapultepec
- Sections 14 (Guerrero) and 9 (Mexico City): the area known as the “Corner of Information,” at Paseo de la Reforma and Bucareli
- Representatives from multiple sections: XEW Radio
Members from sections in Aguascalientes, Baja California, Chihuahua, Hidalgo, Sonora, Tabasco, Tlaxcala, Veracruz, Yucatán, and a Chiapas sub-delegation are also expected to gather at XEW Radio.
Which roads could be affected?
The demonstrations could lead to road closures, lane reductions, and heavy traffic in several parts of Mexico City.
According to Reforma, the areas most likely to experience disruptions include:
- Paseo de la Reforma
- Periférico Sur
- Calzada de Tlalpan
- Avenida Universidad
- Avenida Chapultepec
- Bucareli and surrounding downtown areas
These roads connect major business, residential, commercial, and transportation zones. As a result, even a blockade at a specific facility could affect nearby streets and alternate routes.
For those planning to travel through these areas, it is recommended to monitor real-time traffic updates, leave earlier than usual, and consider alternatives such as the Metro, Metrobús, or routes that avoid the protest locations whenever possible.
Will the entire CNTE membership participate?
No.
According to the agenda reviewed by Reforma, only 50% of the members assigned to each group will participate in the blockades, while the remaining members will stay at the protest camp.
This is significant because it indicates that the CNTE intends to maintain a presence both at its main encampment and at the planned protest sites. It also means there may be simultaneous demonstrations in multiple parts of the city.
The strategy aims to maintain the camp while increasing pressure on media organizations. However, the final number of participants at each location may change as the day progresses.
What did teachers from Guerrero report?
Teachers from the State Coordinator of Education Workers in Guerrero reported that during the early morning hours, upon arriving in Mexico City through the Tlalpan toll booth, they were allegedly harassed by security personnel.
According to their account, officers were deployed to the area to secure the roadway. At this time, there have been no confirmed reports of injuries, arrests, or specific legal actions related to the incident.
This report forms part of the broader context of tension surrounding the CNTE protests, particularly due to the increase in blockades and the presence of authorities at key access points and major roads.
What should motorists and public transportation users keep in mind?
The primary recommendation for Monday is to plan trips in advance if traveling through downtown Mexico City, the southern part of the city, or areas near the media facilities listed in the CNTE agenda.
Particular attention should be given to:
- Paseo de la Reforma
- Bucareli
- Avenida Chapultepec
- Calzada de Tlalpan
- Periférico Sur
- Avenida Universidad
Even partial road closures in these areas can generate significant congestion on surrounding streets.
It is also important to remember that demonstrations may change locations or last longer than expected. For that reason, travelers should monitor official traffic updates and transportation advisories throughout the day.
The CNTE’s announced day of blockades continues to place pressure on mobility in Mexico City. While the agenda identifies the planned protest locations, the duration, size of the crowds, and actual impact on each area will depend on how the demonstrations unfold and what road closures occur during the day.
Source: elimparcial
