CNTE takes flight with blockade of AICM; dialogue in the air

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Benito Jiménez, Rolando Herrera and Mayumi Suzuki

Mexico City (May 24, 2025) - 5:00 a.m.

While negotiations with the federal government remained on hold, the CNTE escalated its protests by blocking access to the AICM. Credit: Special

Authorities estimated that about 10,000 teachers participated in the protests. Some passengers had to be transported in police trucks. Credit: Special

While negotiations between the federal government and the National Coordinator of Education Workers remained on hold, the CNTE escalated its protests by blocking access to the AICM for more than seven hours , causing chaos inside and outside the airport.