Mexico City Protest: CNTE Demands Meeting with President Sheinbaum

CNTE Protests in Mexico City: Teachers Demand Meeting with President Sheinbaum Mexico City – On May 21, 2025, members of the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) staged a protest outside the National Palace in Mexico City. The teachers demanded an urgent meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum to address their concerns. The protest comes amid ongoing tensions between the union and the government over education reforms and funding. The demonstration saw hundreds of teachers blocking access to the Palace. A spokesperson for the CNTE, whose name was not provided, addressed the crowd using a megaphone: "This government, which calls itself the Fourth Transformation and supposedly stands with the people, ignores the people." The teachers' frustration was palpable, as they voiced their concerns about unfulfilled promises and lack of dialogue with the authorities. The protest underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the Mexican government in addressing the demands of various social groups. While the exact outcome of the protest remains to be seen, it highlights the importance of open communication and dialogue between the government and its citizens.