Mexico City Teacher Protests Jeopardize Key Meeting with President Sheinbaum

Mexico City's teacher protests cast doubt on upcoming meeting between President Sheinbaum and CNTE. Mexico City is currently facing disruptions due to ongoing protests by the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE). The Secretary of the Interior, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, recently expressed reservations about a scheduled meeting between President Claudia Sheinbaum and CNTE representatives. Rodríguez stated, "The question is, do they want the meeting? We've been offering it, but under these conditions, I also ask them, is it possible, should it be done, affecting the population, affecting the children who are left without classes? I don't know." The protests stem from disagreements over teachers' salaries and other working conditions. While the government has offered concessions, the ongoing demonstrations highlight the significant challenges in resolving the conflict. The situation underscores the tension between the government's desire for dialogue and the union's demands.