CNTE maintains strike and sit-in in the Zócalo; reject official answers

CNTE maintains national strike and sit-in in the Zócalo; demands meeting with Sheinbaum.

Publicado 15 junio, 2026 el 15 de junio a las 03:35 | 1 min reading |1,344 vistas | por Sofía Ramírez

The National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) decided to maintain the national strike and strengthen the sit-in in the Zócalo of Mexico City. They consider the responses of the federal government at the negotiating tables to be insufficient.

Current demands

At the National Representative Assembly on Sunday, the contingents agreed to continue the mobilizations until they achieved a meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum. They demand the repeal of the ISSSTE Law of 2007.

The CNTE pointed out that the proposals on educational reform and pensions do not meet the expectations of the teaching profession. For this reason, they called on their state bases to reinforce their presence at the protests.

Union leaders denounced an alleged smear campaign against the movement. They rejected any attempt to criminalize their demonstrations and stated that they will continue protesting until they obtain favorable agreements.

The coordinator reiterated that their historical demands are still valid. He asked the federal government to open a direct dialogue with teachers. Meanwhile, the sit-in and mobilizations will continue in the capital and other entities.

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Sterile fly plant inaugurated in Chiapas; key binational cooperation

New binational plant will produce 100 million sterile insects per week to protect livestock.

Publicado 2 hours ago el 27 de junio a las 16:09 | 2 mins reading

Strategic plant against livestock pest

President Claudia Sheinbaum inaugurated the Production Plant for Sterile Livestock Screwworm Flies (GBG) in Metapa de Domínguez, Chiapas. The project is binational between Mexico and the United States.

The facility will produce 100 million sterile insects each week. The objective: control the pest and strengthen animal health in both countries.

Sheinbaum highlighted that international cooperation generates results in the face of phytosanitary challenges that do not recognize borders. He thanked President Donald Trump and the US authorities for their financial and technical contribution.

Investment and results

The US ambassador to Mexico, Ronald D. Johnson, announced an additional investment of 83.8 million dollars. The resources will be used to intensify the fight against the pest, increase the production of sterile flies and strengthen preventive strategies.

The US Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins, described the achievement as an example of the success of coordinated work.

For her part, the Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Columba Jazmín López Gutiérrez, explained that the plant was built in 12 months. As part of the containment actions, 5.3 million heads of cattle have been inspected, more than 84 thousand commercial shipments have been verified and 7 billion sterile flies have been released with the support of specialists.

The bilateral relationship, Sheinbaum stressed, must continue on mutual respect, constant dialogue and sovereignty.

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Former Pemex director investigated for alleged assault on his wife

The Morelos Prosecutor's Office is investigating Víctor Rodríguez Padilla for alleged assault on his wife.

Publicado 3 hours ago el 27 de junio a las 15:05 | 2 mins reading

Investigation in progress

The Attorney General’s Office of the State of Morelos initiated an investigation file against Víctor Rodríguez Padilla, former director of Petróleos Mexicanos, after the dissemination of a video in which he is seen allegedly attacking his wife, María Felicia Jiménez. The recording, which circulates on social networks, shows Rodríguez Padilla repeatedly hitting the victim inside a home in the municipality of Emiliano Zapata, adjacent to Cuernavaca. According to the metadata of the video, the attack occurred on March 15.

The state agency reported that since Friday it has been exchanging information with the Women’s Secretariat of the Government of Mexico to guarantee the protection of the victim.

“The Attorney General’s Office of the State of Morelos initiated an investigation folder for the probable criminal acts derived from the dissemination of a public complaint through a video, where an act of violence against a woman is seen,” cited the FGE.

Protection actions

The Morelos Prosecutor’s Office specified that the investigation was opened in full respect for the rights of women, girls, boys and adolescents. The statement indicates that the events probably occurred on March 15 inside a home in Emiliano Zapata, with the alleged participation of a former federal official.

The institution assumed the commitment to exhaust all measures to determine responsibilities and guarantee a life free of violence for the victim. So far, no precautionary measures have been reported against Rodríguez Padilla, and the investigation is still ongoing.

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Sheinbaum supervises progress of IMSS-Wellbeing with governors

Sheinbaum leads meeting with 23 governors to evaluate progress in the health system.

Publicado 9 hours ago el 27 de junio a las 09:22 | 2 mins reading

Advances in public health

At the National Palace, President Claudia Sheinbaum led a follow-up meeting on the IMSS-Wellbeing model. Governors of the 23 entities integrated into the program participated.

“The objective is to guarantee quality, universal and free medical care for the people of Mexico.”

The federal cabinet was attended by Rosa Icela Rodríguez (Government), David Kershenobich (Health), Luisa María Alcalde (Legal Department), Eduardo Clark (Undersecretariat of Health), and the directors of IMSS-Bienestar (Alejandro Svarch), IMSS (Zoé Robledo) and Issste (Martí Batres).

The state leaders present were: Marina del Pilar Ávila (Baja California), Víctor Castro (Baja California Sur), Layda Sansores (Campeche), Eduardo Ramírez (Chiapas), Clara Brugada (CDMX), Indira Vizcaíno (Colima), Delfina Gómez (State of Mexico), Evelyn Salgado (Guerrero), Julio Menchaca (Hidalgo), Alfredo Ramírez (Michoacán), Margarita González (Morelos), Miguel Navarro (Nayarit), Salomón Jara (Oaxaca), Alejandro Armenta (Puebla), Mara Lezama (Quintana Roo), Ricardo Gallardo (San Luis Potosí), Yeraldine Bonilla (Sinaloa), Alfonso Durazo (Sonora), Javier May (Tabasco), Américo Villarreal (Tamaulipas), Lorena Cuéllar (Tlaxcala), Rocío Nahle (Veracruz), Joaquín Díaz (Yucatán) and David Monreal (Zacatecas).

The meeting is part of the periodic supervision to consolidate free coverage of health services in the country.