Dismissal Protests Leave Capital's Schools Without Classes

Protests are ongoing at various educational centers in the capital, disrupting classes as a result of recent dismissals within the Ministry of Education. Personnel in cleaning and security roles, hired over the past four years, have reportedly been terminated for allegedly failing to meet job requirements.

The protests persist at the Instituto Central Vicente Cáceres, where students and parents claim they have not received a response from the Ministry of Education regarding the dismissals. They also cite a shortage of teachers at the center.

Another affected institution is the Modesto Rodas Alvarado school. Here, parents are demanding the reinstatement of a security guard whose salary they had paid for 27 years before he was officially assigned a position two years ago.

The Instituto Francia, located in the city center, is also experiencing protests from students and parents. Parents expressed concern that the dismissal of security and cleaning staff will negatively impact students, leaving classrooms uncleaned and lacking supervision for student departures.