Teachers Block Access to National Palace Amidst Ongoing Tensions

Teachers Block Access to Mexico's National Palace Mexico City – On May 21, 2025, members of the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) staged a protest outside the National Palace, blocking access to the building just before President Andrés Manuel L ópez Obrador's daily morning press conference. This action took place despite a prior agreement with the Mexico City government, headed by Claudia Sheinbaum, to hold a working meeting next Friday to discuss the teachers' demands. The video footage shows a large group of teachers gathered in front of the palace, preventing the entry of government officials and journalists. One teacher, who wished to remain anonymous, stated, "We are tired of broken promises. We need concrete actions, not just meetings." The protest highlights ongoing tensions between the CNTE and the government regarding education reform and teachers' working conditions. While the protest caused significant disruption, the situation remained peaceful. Authorities are working to de-escalate the situation and facilitate dialogue between the government and the CNTE. The planned meeting on Friday is expected to be crucial in resolving the conflict.