State Police Clash with Protesting Teachers in the Streets of Oaxaca PressTV
go to original September 9, 2017

Mexican police and protesters have clashed at a rally staged to protest a visit to the region by the president in the southern state of Oaxaca.

Members of the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) union took to the streets of the state’s capital city, Oaxaca de Juárez, on Thursday to protest Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto’s visit.

Members of the union managed to blockade streets in the early hours of the morning, also decrying educational reforms introduced by Nieto’s government.

During the clashes, a projectile hit a helicopter carrying media people covering the president’s visit to the region. No injuries from those on board the helicopter were reported but an emergency landing was made at a local field.

The rocket was reportedly launched by the protesting teachers.

At least three police officers were also injured facing off with the protesters.

Police sought to repel the protesters by using tear gas.

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