CNTE Teachers End Mexico City Protest, Vow to Return Stronger

CNTE Withdraws from Mexico City Protest, Vowing to Return Stronger Mexico City – In a surprising turn of events, the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) ended their protest in Mexico City's Zócalo on June 7, 2025. The group, comprised of teachers and education workers, had been protesting for the abrogation of the 2007 ISSSTE Law. While they failed to achieve this goal, leaders have vowed to return with a larger and more forceful demonstration. Pedro Hernández, leader of CNTE Section 9 in Mexico City, stated, "This is a strategic pause; we will be back." He emphasized that the government's claim of insufficient funds is disingenuous, highlighting the substantial profits from worker pension funds. He continued, "We will return, and we will be millions." Yenny Pérez, leader of Section 22 from Oaxaca, the only section to receive significant financial benefits during the withdrawal, added, "This government has shown its true colors. We leave with the conviction of returning with even greater force. In the next fight, we will be double or triple in number." The CNTE's actions and the leaders' statements indicate a continuation of the conflict. The protest's impact and the government's response will be crucial factors in the unfolding situation.