During a significant demonstration by the National Educational Workers Coordination (C.N.T.E.), a teachers’ union, Mexico City’s main international airport experienced operational disruptions on Friday. The protest began at approximately 2 p.m. local time and persisted for around 20 minutes, with hundreds of union members blocking access to terminal entrances.
The unrest prompted a swift response from security personnel, who flooded the airport’s terminals to restore order. Notably, the protest resulted in considerable delays for both domestic and international flights. Some airlines, such as Aeroméxico, provided their customers the option to reschedule without incurring additional fees due to the unexpected flight cancellations.
This demonstration underscores the mounting pressure on President Claudia Sheinbaum from various unions and social movements, particularly in light of Mexico's sluggish economy and substantial budget limitations. Union leader Eva Hinojosa Tera expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of governmental response to their demands for wage increases and improved working conditions.
This teachers' union, which represents around 100,000 educators, is calling for a doubling of salaries and reforms to pension and education laws it views as detrimental. The C.N.T.E. has a history of organizing strikes and protests advocating for the rights of teachers, reflecting broader discontent within the public service sector regarding inadequate government support.
The unrest prompted a swift response from security personnel, who flooded the airport’s terminals to restore order. Notably, the protest resulted in considerable delays for both domestic and international flights. Some airlines, such as Aeroméxico, provided their customers the option to reschedule without incurring additional fees due to the unexpected flight cancellations.
This demonstration underscores the mounting pressure on President Claudia Sheinbaum from various unions and social movements, particularly in light of Mexico's sluggish economy and substantial budget limitations. Union leader Eva Hinojosa Tera expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of governmental response to their demands for wage increases and improved working conditions.
This teachers' union, which represents around 100,000 educators, is calling for a doubling of salaries and reforms to pension and education laws it views as detrimental. The C.N.T.E. has a history of organizing strikes and protests advocating for the rights of teachers, reflecting broader discontent within the public service sector regarding inadequate government support.
