Mexico City Protest: CNTE Teachers Demand Repeal of ISSSTE Law

Mexico City Protest: CNTE Teachers Demand ISSSTE Law Repeal Mexico City – On May 29, 2025, the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) staged a large-scale protest in Mexico City's Zócalo, the main square. The demonstration highlighted the union's ongoing dispute with the government over various demands, most prominently the repeal of the ISSSTE law. The protest involved hundreds of teachers, and the atmosphere was tense but largely peaceful. The video shows a union representative addressing the crowd. "No se resuelve la demanda central que es la abrogación de la Ley del ISSSTE," the speaker stated, emphasizing that the central demand, the repeal of the ISSSTE law, remains unmet. This highlights the core issue fueling the ongoing conflict. The protest underscores the deep-seated concerns within the CNTE regarding education policies and workers' rights. The union's persistence in demanding the repeal of the ISSSTE law indicates the significance of this issue and its potential to impact future negotiations and policy decisions. The ongoing situation requires close monitoring to assess its impact on the education system and broader political landscape in Mexico.