Mexico City Erupts: Teachers' Unions Torch SNTE Building in Protest

Mexico City Protests: Teachers' Unions Burn SNTE Building Over Broken Campaign Promises Mexico City is witnessing escalating protests by the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) and the National Union of Education Workers (SNTE). These demonstrations, ongoing for weeks, have escalated to the burning of the SNTE headquarters. The protests are a direct response to what the unions claim are broken promises made by Claudia Sheinbaum during her campaign for mayor. "The demonstrations have lasted for weeks," explains Anna Lu from Fuerza Informativa Azteca, "They occupied the Zócalo, disrupted a morning press conference, and now they've burned down the SNTE building." This escalation highlights the unions' frustration and the seriousness of their demands. The unions' key demand is the repeal of the 2007 ISSTE law, which they argue has made their pension system unsustainable. The protests underscore the deep-seated issues within Mexico's education system and the political ramifications of unfulfilled campaign pledges. While the situation remains tense, the government's response and the unions' next steps will be crucial in determining the future of the protests and the broader impact on Mexico City.