Teacher Strike / Ayotzinapa

Sheinbaum Expects Progress in Talks With Teachers’ Union. President Sheinbaum said she is hopeful that today’s meeting between the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE), the Ministry of the Interior (SEGOB), and the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) will lead to a resolution. The union has agreed to attend a dialogue session to discuss their demands.

“We know they accepted the meeting, which will be at SEGOB. The goal is to reach an agreement through open dialog and potentially consider budget-related measures,” she said. “We hope this will help resolve the protest ... As I have said before, dialog remains open and I reaffirm my commitment to the teaching community and their demands. Let us wait and see what comes out of today’s talks.”

Government Seeks New Investigation Strategies in Ayotzinapa Case. Following a meeting with the families of the 43 missing Ayotzinapa students, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the government will pursue new investigative approaches to uncover the truth. Sheinbaum emphasized that the meeting marked a moment of renewed engagement. “Through the Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) and the Attorney General’s Office (FGR), we are working on alternative investigative methods, different from those used in the past. We have been in direct contact with the families to explain these approaches, and they are providing us with valuable information,” she added. “It is hard to promise certainty, but I do have hope. What we all want is truth, justice, and to find the young men. The families have agreed to continue along this path.”

CONAGUA Receives 1,622 State Project Plans. Efraín Morales, Head, Conagua, stated that President Claudia Sheinbaum called on governors and mayors to request funding, with at least 30% of those resources to be allocated to water-related projects. 

“Our President asked state leaders to propose projects to access a fund, of which no less than 30% will go toward water issues. As of now, we have received 1,622 proposals. Including related initiatives, over 5,000 projects are already recorded. This number is expected to rise in the coming days,” Morales explained. “This investment will support nearly 6,000 actions. In terms of irrigation system upgrades, we have already begun the contracting process and have eight additional project packages ready.