Quintana Roo Schools Reopen After 61-Day Strike

More than 400,000 students in Quintana Roo will return to their classrooms on Monday, April 28, following a 61-day labor strike that resulted in the loss of approximately 30 effective school days. The strike was initiated in protest against reforms to the ISSSTE Law and demands to repeal the 2007 reform.

Breakdown of Student Enrollment by Level and Municipality

The largest enrollment is in primary education, with 193,502 students, followed by secondary education with 92,981, and preschool with 53,791.

By municipality, Benito Juárez has the highest number of students at 157,048, followed by Playa del Carmen with 59,660, Othón P. Blanco with 44,857, Felipe Carrillo Puerto with 21,103, Cozumel with 17,232, Tulum with 11,586, José María Morelos with 10,547, Bacalar with 9,612, Lázaro Cárdenas with 7,335, Isla Mujeres with 5,195, and Puerto Morelos with 4,993.

Upcoming School Closures and Summer Break

Despite the 30 lost instructional days, the academic calendar includes scheduled closures on May 1 (Labor Day), May 5 (Battle of Puebla), May 15 (Teacher’s Day), and May 30 (School Technical Council meeting). The school year will conclude on July 16, with summer vacation ending on August 25, 2025.

Official Statements on the Return to Classes

Xavier Méndez, spokesperson for the Central Struggle Committee of Quintana Roo, confirmed the statewide return to classes on April 28. However, he noted that teachers may join a national strike called by the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) on May 15.

Regarding the recovery of lost class time, Méndez stated, “Flexible and supportive strategies will be implemented to ensure a gradual and meaningful reintegration of students.”

Lorenzo Olivera González, Undersecretary of Basic Education in the state, confirmed that all 1,400 basic education schools are in optimal condition to resume classes. He added that the School Security Operation, implemented during the break, successfully prevented incidents such as theft or vandalism.