CNTE teachers occupy gas stations in Chiapas, demand reform repeal

Teachers affiliated with the National Education Workers' Coordinator (CNTE) occupied several gas stations in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico, on Friday. The action is a pressure tactic to demand the repeal of the educational reform and the law governing the Institute of Social Security and State Workers' Services (ISSSTE).

Members of the dissident Section 7 of the National Union of Education Workers (SNTE) decided in a permanent state assembly to "liberate" 13 gas stations across the city. However, sources within the teachers' union indicated that not all locations were occupied due to "lack of conditions."

The CNTE did not specify the exact number of gas stations "liberated" during the day, as these figures were to be reported at a Friday evening assembly. Information regarding the amount of gasoline distributed to public transport and private vehicles was also not provided. At some distribution points, vehicles received 10 to 20 liters of fuel.

The protests are part of a five-day continuous demonstration by the CNTE in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, where they have maintained protest camps. During this period, demonstrators have also blocked the four main entrances to the city.