CNTE Teachers Take Over Toll Booths on Chiapas Highways; Maintain Sit-in and Labor Strike in Tuxtla Gutiérrez

In Chiapas, Mexico, teachers belonging to the National Coordinating of Education Workers (CNTE) have escalated their protests by seizing three toll booths on major highways. This action marks the second day of demonstrations and mobilizations in the state.

The Section 7 of the National Union of Education Workers (SNTE) reported that one of the "liberated" toll stations is located on the San Cristóbal de Las Casas to Tuxtla Gutiérrez highway. Two additional toll booths were taken over on the road connecting the municipalities of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa and Arriaga.

These measures were agreed upon during a state assembly meeting on Monday, the same day the teachers began their strike, halting school activities. During the assembly, participants also decided to implement "boteo" – a form of collecting money from drivers – to support teachers who will travel to Mexico City for upcoming protests.

The planned demonstrations in the capital aim to pressure the government for the repeal of the educational reform and the law governing the Institute of Social Security and Services for State Workers (ISSSTE). Meanwhile, educators continue to occupy government headquarters and the local legislature in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, maintaining their protest camp and labor strike.