Social and institutional conflicts in Cuernavaca

Cuernavaca, Morelos, is experiencing various social and institutional conflicts involving religious, educational, and journalistic sectors.

The Diocese of Cuernavaca has called for an investigation into threats against Bishop Ramón Castro Castro, alleging that authorities are attempting censorship following his criticisms of the government. These threats reportedly included social media posts offering financial incentives to harm the bishop.

In the educational sector, the Institute of Basic Education of the State of Morelos (IEBEM) has faced significant disruption. Teacher groups occupied the institute to protest leadership appointments and alleged irregularities in promotion processes. Separately, parents at Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla elementary school staged a blockade to protest a prolonged teacher shortage, claiming fifth and sixth-grade students have lacked instruction for two school cycles due to unfulfilled promises from authorities.

Furthermore, journalists reported facing intimidation, physical threats, and property damage from a group called the ‘Bloque Negro’ during a march on October 2, where reporters were allegedly forced to delete video footage.