After more than three weeks of protests, blockades, and mobilizations led by the Coordinadora Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación (CNTE), a significant breakthrough emerged on June 17 with a formal agreement between federal authorities and union representatives.

The deal, revealed by Grupo REFORMA through access to a signed memorandum, secures a funding package for Oaxaca’s education system equivalent to the previous school year’s budget—approximately 800 million pesos. This financial commitment aims to address educational needs and reduce longstanding gaps in the state’s schooling infrastructure.

Key figures who signed the agreement include Mario Delgado, Secretary of Public Education; Salomón Jara, Governor of Oaxaca; and Emilio Montero, head of the state education sector. The memorandum also establishes the creation of tripartite working groups to tackle ongoing issues such as:

– Operation of the educational system
– Repair of damages
– Justice-related matters
– Social security
– Administrative demands of teachers

This development follows earlier statements by Mario Delgado on May 27, when he confirmed ongoing efforts to secure funding for Oaxaca’s educators.

In response to the agreement, members of CNTE’s Section 22 began dismantling their camps and structures in Mexico City’s Historic Center, marking a visible step toward resolving the conflict.

While Oaxaca’s case has reached concrete agreements, negotiations continue with other CNTE sections in Guerrero, Mexico City, and Chiapas, reflecting the federal government’s ongoing engagement with diverse regional demands.

For migrants and Mexican expats following social movements back home, this progress highlights the potential of sustained dialogue and state involvement in addressing educational inequalities—an essential step toward inclusive public services that benefit all communities.