Richard Fausset
April 27, 2013
President Enrique Pena Nieto is setting up a new Pact for Mexico where there will be reforms involving their tax system, telecommunications industry, the state-run oil companies, and any other system that seems too powerful and corrupt. The teachers' union has been having trouble agreeing to the presidents plans of weakening the union and giving the educators evaluations. For years, it was said by critics, that the union has "dragged" down the education system of Mexico, but that did not stop the teachers in Guerrero from rioting on the streets, burning buildings, breaking windows, and blocking freeways. Many of these teachers have worn masks to keep their identities discreet. Recently, much to the president's relief, the union leaders have decided to take a five day break in hopes of settling the deal once and for all with the government instead of continuing the riots. “For those Mexicans who want a different Mexico, who want to transform the current reality of our country, and make it a place with better opportunities for all, violence should in no way be the instrument for the transformation and attainment of that end,” President Nieto said. Mexico, with the help of its president and the new pact, can move forward and become a better country, if the people will just listen to reason.http://www.latimes.com/news/world/worldnow/la-fg-wn-mexico-teachers-reform-pact-20130426,0,1478512.story
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