Oaxaca Protest: Former Bureaucrats Return to Government Palace

Oaxaca City: Former Bureaucrats Reinstate Protest Camp A group of former government employees in Oaxaca, Mexico, have re-established a protest camp outside the state’s Government Palace. The protest, which involves the Confederation of National Unions (CNS), follows an earlier dispersal by riot police. The former bureaucrats accuse Governor Salomón Jara Cruz of systematically failing to uphold agreements for their reinstatement, citing Decree 24 as the source of their dismissal. 'A six-month period of dignified resistance and fruitless dialogue has shown the Oaxaca State Government's failure to meet agreements for the immediate reinstatement of affected colleagues,' stated a press release from the protestors. The protestors also allege intimidation and the use of excessive force by authorities. They threaten to join a national CNTE strike in Mexico City and plan to maintain a presence in the city's Calle de Flores Magón. One protestor stated, "We are joining the Section XXII teachers' movement, recognizing the strength of a people who do not surrender and who face abuse of power with dignity." The former bureaucrats demand immediate and unconditional reinstatement, the revocation of Decree 24, and full respect for their labor rights. The situation highlights ongoing labor disputes and political tensions within the state.