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Thousands Protest Education Law in Mexico

HeadlineSep 12, 2013

Thousands of teachers have marched in Mexico City one day after President Enrique Peña Nieto signed a controversial education overhaul into law. The measure bases teacher hiring and promotions on standardized evaluations. For weeks, thousands of teachers have occupied the main square in Mexico City in protest. Clashes erupted on Wednesday when riot police tried to break up the march.

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