Members of the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) mobilized near the Estadio CDMX and Estadio Azteca on June 17, disrupting the vicinity ahead of a scheduled match between Colombia and Uzbekistan. According to local media reports, the protesters marched along Calzada de Tlalpan to demand government dialogue, while President Claudia Sheinbaum questioned the necessity of the march during her morning press conference.
How did the protests impact the stadium areas?
Protesters from the CNTE began their mobilization on Calzada de Tlalpan, moving toward the Estadio CDMX. According to local reports, the demonstration coincided with preparations for the Colombia-Uzbekistan match, bringing teachers to the immediate surroundings of the venue. Additional reports indicated that maestros also reached the vicinity of the Estadio Azteca.
During the events, security forces utilized containment tactics. Local media reported that leadership from the CETEG (the Guerrero section of the CNTE) was “encapsulated,” a tactic used to restrict the movement of protesters within a confined area.
What was the government’s response to the mobilization?
President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the protests during her daily morning press conference. According to reports from news outlets, the President questioned the objective of the march, specifically asking why the group sought to speak with her directly.
Despite the tension during the march, a diplomatic channel remained open. Local media reports confirm that the CNTE accepted an invitation to hold dialogue at the Ministry of the Interior (Gobernación) to discuss their demands.
