Last Friday, May 23, members of the Coordinadora Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación (CNTE) held a demonstration near the Mexico City International Airport (AICM), affecting more than 3,200 passengers and causing the delay of 196 flights.
For five hours, nearly 10,000 demonstrators blocked access to terminals 1 and 2, resulting in a temporary shutdown of operations and traffic chaos in the area.
Radical demands and impact on citizens
What are CNTE's demands?
- The repeal of the 2007 ISSSTE Law.
- The elimination of the Education Reform.
- A 100% salary increase.
- The elimination of the Unidad de Medida y Actualización (UMA), among others.
These disproportionate demands have led the Coordinadora to take actions that directly affect citizens, such as blocking one of the country's main airports.
Government response and criticism for lack of action
President Claudia Sheinbaum canceled a scheduled meeting with CNTE, delegating the dialogue to the Secretariats of the Interior and Education. Although the government has offered a 10% salary increase and other measures, teachers consider these proposals insufficient:contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}.
The permissiveness of the authorities has caused discontent among sectors demanding decisive action against this group's demonstrations.
Consequences for travelers and airline measures
In response to the impact, airlines such as Aeroméxico and Viva Aerobus implemented protection policies for travelers, allowing rescheduling at no additional cost. However, many passengers were forced to purchase new tickets or reschedule their trips, causing inconvenience and financial losses.
CNTE's actions, far from generating empathy, have provoked rejection from citizens, who demand respect for the rule of law and the guarantee of their essential rights. It is imperative that the authorities act firmly to prevent radical groups from continuing to disrupt the daily lives of Mexicans.
