CNTE blocks Pemex terminal and marches in Oaxaca
This summary presents teacher protests in Oaxaca, impacts from rain and fires in the country, and key news from the 2026 World Cup.
Section 22 of the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE), the teachers' union, intensified its protests in the state of Oaxaca. Teachers blocked the Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) terminal in the capital and held a march toward the international airport, in addition to opening toll booths. It is reported that 80% of the striking teachers are in Oaxaca, while the rest moved to Mexico City to reinforce their demonstrations.
In safety and infrastructure news, heavy rains in Mexico City caused flooding at the entrances of the San Lázaro station on Metro Line B on the afternoon of June 15. On the other hand, in the municipality of San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, a fire was reported in a restaurant within the Metropolitan Center complex. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. and forced the evacuation of employees and visitors from the building; no immediate casualties were reported.
In the sports arena, Guillermo Ochoa, the veteran goalkeeper for the Mexican National Team, announced that he will retire from professional football after Mexico’s participation in the 2026 World Cup ends. At 40 years old, Ochoa is competing in his sixth World Cup and seeks to conclude his career after having played for various international clubs.
On the international stage, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route for global trade, will fully reopen this Friday. This follows dialogues between Washington and Tehran to reach a final agreement to reduce tensions; Trump also denied making payments to Iran as part of these negotiations.
Finally, in national politics, Senator Beatriz Mojica requested a leave of absence from her position in the Senate. Her goal is to seek the Morena party's candidacy for the governorship of the state of Guerrero in the upcoming 2027 elections.
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