Thousands March in Capital as Mexico's Teachers Protest Against New Law Al Jazeera
go to original September 11, 2013

Teachers are angry that they are seen as blocking educational excellence in Mexico. (EPA)

Thousands of teachers are back on the streets of Mexico City a day after the president signed a controversial education reform bill into law.

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto signed the final part the education reform bill into law on Tuesday, in a move that infuriated teaching unions who have fought the bill from the outset.

The reform, finalised on Tuesday, introduces mandatory teacher evaluations for the first time, which unions considers a violation of workers' rights.

"In the application of the education law there won't be a step back, rather we will make sure we move forward faster," Pena Nieto said as he signed the law.

Al Jazeera's Adam Raney, reporting from Mexico City on Wednesday, said the teachers were trying to build momentum for their cause.

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