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Politics
Ester Cristobal

Mexico CNTE Teachers' Union Reject Government Offer, Prepare for 2026 World Cup Protests

A man walks in front of the Ministry of Education during a demonstration by the National Coordination of Education Workers (CNTE) in Mexico City on June 3, 2026. (Credit: Haaron ALVAREZ/Getty Images)

After nearly a week of clashes, broken negotiations, and highway blockades, Mexico's federal government made what it called its first genuine concession to striking teachers. By Friday, the union had rejected it — and was already planning its next move, right next to the World Cup Fan Fest.

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