Mexican Teachers End 20-Day Strike, Union Vows to Continue Fight for Labor Rights

MEXICO CITY (CNA) -- Thousands of Mexican teachers who went on strike over pay and pension issues announced an end to their 20-day protest today, after street demonstrations and attempts to disrupt the World Cup.

"Today we return to the classroom because we want to fulfill our commitment to students, communities, and parents," Pedro Hernandez, a representative of the National Education Workers' Coordinating Council (CNTE), told reporters.

"However, our conviction remains unshaken. This struggle will continue and must succeed."

The strike was initiated by a faction of the CNTE. For the past month, large numbers of teachers have blocked streets and protested fiercely, demanding salary increases and pension reforms, demands that authorities deem difficult to meet.

Police have prevented demonstrators from entering the areas surrounding the Azteca Stadium, where the World Cup is being held.

Security forces also blocked a large number of protesting teachers from entering the Zocalo square, the site of the World Cup's "Fan Fest."

President Claudia Sheinbaum had previously stated that the government would not respond to provocative actions and called for dialogue to resolve the dispute. (Compiled by Shi Shi) 1150621

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