Sheinbaum: Education and Interior ministries attending to CNTE demands; president visits Tijuana school

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed that federal authorities are engaged with the National Union of Education Workers (CNTE), stating that the Ministry of the Interior (Segob) and the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) are responding to the union's demands.

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We are leaving, we are leaving, but we will return soon

CNTE members have begun withdrawing from their protest encampment in Mexico City's historic center. However, union leaders indicated that this withdrawal does not signify the end of their movement. Israel González Vázquez, the general secretary of Section 7 in Chiapas, stated that while they are leaving for now, "we will return soon." He acknowledged that the primary goals of their national strike – the repeal of the ISSSTE Law and the education reform – were not achieved.

González Vázquez emphasized that the union's objective was the abrogation of these reforms, but they need to "improve our condition of strength." He asserted that the CNTE is a "genuine, pure, natural movement" independent of any political party. The union also reported instances of intimidation, with police and security units allegedly following contingents during their mobilizations in Mexico City.

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The desire was that they be abrogated, but we have to improve our condition of strength

Despite not achieving the desired legislative changes, ongoing follow-up meetings are being held with federal and state authorities to address pending labor matters in Chiapas, such as promotions, transfers, and salary adjustments. The union leadership maintains that the lifting of the encampment is not a defeat but a strategic pause in their ongoing mobilization efforts.

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The CNTE is a genuine, pure, natural movement; it is not contaminated and has no relation to any political party. The CNTE maintains its political independence