Mexico City Airport Shut Down by Massive Teacher Protest

CNTE Protest Shuts Down Mexico City Airport for Six Hours Mexico City – On May 24, 2025, the Coordinadora Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación (CNTE), a Mexican teachers' union, staged a major protest at Mexico City's International Airport (AICM), leading to a six-hour closure of the airport. The demonstration caused significant disruption to air travel, affecting thousands of passengers. The protest began around 9:00 AM, with teachers blocking access to the airport terminals and surrounding roads. Videos and images circulating online show large crowds of protesters, some carrying banners and signs. The protest caused significant traffic congestion and stranded passengers. One passenger, Beatriz, stated, "It's very sad because it affects many people." The CNTE's actions were a response to ongoing disputes with the federal government over education policies and teacher rights. Authorities were seen deploying riot police to manage the situation. While the airport eventually reopened, the incident highlighted the ongoing tensions between the union and the government and the disruptive effects of such protests on the city's infrastructure and citizens. The incident underscores the need for dialogue and resolution of the underlying issues driving these protests.