Mexico City Gridlock: CNTE Protest Shuts Down Reforma

Mexico City Traffic Disrupted by CNTE Teacher Protest Mexico City experienced significant traffic disruption on May 27, 2025, due to a protest by members of the Coordinadora Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación (CNTE), Mexico's National Coordinator of Education Workers. The protest took place on Paseo de la Reforma, a major artery in the city's Juarez neighborhood, near the intersection of Havre. The CNTE members blocked the side lanes of Reforma, causing significant delays for commuters. The protesters' main demand is the repeal of the 2007 ISSSTE law, which affects their pension and benefits. "The 2007 law has severely impacted our retirement security," stated one protester, speaking anonymously. The demonstration underscores the ongoing tensions between the union and the government over pension reform. Azteca Noticias reporter Isidro Corro was on the scene, providing live updates. His report showed the scale of the protest and the resulting traffic congestion. Authorities have yet to issue a statement on the protest or its impact on the city. The protest highlights the continued challenges faced by Mexico's education system and the ongoing struggle for fair compensation and benefits for teachers.