Mexico City's Zócalo Protest: 62 Million Peso Loss, 170,000 Affected

Mexico City Faces Economic Fallout from CNTE Protest Mexico City is grappling with the consequences of a three-week-long protest by the CNTE, the National Coordinator of Education Workers. The demonstration, which took place in the Zócalo, the city's main square, has caused significant economic disruption and widespread school closures. The CNTE's demands include the repeal of the 2007 ISSSTE law, a reduction in the retirement age, and a 100% salary increase. The protest has resulted in estimated losses of 62 million pesos, affecting approximately 30,000 businesses and an estimated 170,000 employees. "The impact on the local economy has been devastating," said one business owner whose shop was near the protest site. The disruption has also left hundreds of thousands of students without classes. A CNTE representative stated, "We are fighting for the future of our students." The video shows the massive scale of the protest and its impact on the city's daily life. While the protest has caused significant hardship, the CNTE's demands highlight the need for addressing long-standing issues within Mexico's education system and the economic well-being of its educators.