Education Secretary rebukes governor over CNTE comments

Mexico's Secretary of Education, Leticia Ramírez Amaya, has publicly rebuked Governor Samuel García of Nuevo León for his remarks about the National Union of Education Workers (CNTE). García had asserted that teachers absent from work would face salary deductions for the day, with three consecutive absences resulting in dismissal.

Ramírez Amaya countered García's claims, stating that his comments were inaccurate and that the union's demands are being addressed through dialogue. She clarified the established protocols for teacher absences, noting that deductions are made for each day missed and that three consecutive absences typically lead to termination, a standard procedure rather than a punitive measure specifically for the CNTE.

The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between federal and state authorities regarding the handling of teacher union disputes. While Ramírez Amaya stressed the government's commitment to resolving the CNTE's concerns, García's remarks appeared to adopt a more disciplinary stance.

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la falta injustificada se descontaba el día y tres faltas seguidas daban baja