Striking teachers cleared from Mexico City square

2013-09-14 159

Federal police have swept thousands of striking teachers out of the heart of Mexico City.

They used tear gas, flash grenades and water cannon to bring a swift end to the protest, which has lasted for weeks.

The demonstrators have been occupying Zocalo square, to express their anger over reforms to the national education system.

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