Striking teachers in the southern state of Oaxaca demanding the repeal of Mexico's controversial 2013 education overhaul attempted on Monday to disrupt the traditional Guelaguetza festival. Gabino Cue, as well as the departure from the state of federal security forces. The roadblocks forced visitors to go up to the Guelaguetza Auditorium by a stairway, strongly guarded by security forces, and along the streets, despite all the teachers demonstrating there. From 7:30 a.m., members of Section 22 of the militant CNTE teachers union took over urban transport vehicles and blocked traffic at the three entrances to Cerro del Fortin hill, the highest point in Oaxac city, the state capital. It also demanded the resignation of federal Education Secretary Aurelio Nuño and of Oaxaca Gov.

Source: Fox News August 02, 2016 00:22 UTC