Oaxaca Teachers Defy Agreement, Continue Mexico City Protest

Oaxaca Teachers Continue Mexico City Protest Despite Agreement Mexico City – In a surprising turn of events, the Oaxaca teachers' Section 22 of the CNTE have decided to continue their strike and protest in Mexico City, despite reaching a previous agreement to end their 17-day demonstration. The state assembly, shown in a recently published video, voted against the agreement, rejecting the offer of 800 million pesos from the federal government for the upcoming school year. The video shows the assembly in session, with teachers clearly expressing their decision to continue the protest. One teacher is heard shouting, "El paro es culpa del estado!" (The strike is the state's fault!). This highlights the teachers' deep-seated grievances and their determination to continue their actions. The decision, however, is not final and will need to be ratified by the National Representative Assembly of the CNTE. The initial agreement included the 800 million pesos, teacher recategorization, and other concessions. However, the teachers' unwavering resolve to maintain their protest underscores the complexity of the situation and the depth of the issues at play. The continuation of this protest will likely have significant implications for education in Oaxaca and the broader political landscape of Mexico. The situation remains fluid, and further developments are expected in the coming days.