Marx Arriaga, director of Educational Materials at Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education (SEP), has announced that after over 80 hours of staying in his office, he will be leaving today. He indicated that if he does not receive an official notice of termination by the end of his workday, he will approach the legal department to clarify his employment status. His tenure has been marked by claims that he was 'barricaded' in his office, a term he refuted, stating that he was instead focused on his workload.

Arriaga's insistence on remaining in his position came despite pressures from the SEP. Since last Friday, he claimed he would continue to perform his duties, indicating a defiance against the potential changes unfolding at the ministry. He plans to leave at 6 PM today, after which he will contact authorities regarding the possibility of his dismissal, showing an effort to understand his situation amid uncertainty.

The situation highlights challenges within the SEP, reflecting broader issues of tenure security for educational officials in Mexico, especially in the context of ongoing reforms. Arriaga's case may signify a shift in the ministry's approach to staff changes and could have implications for others in similar positions. As the day progresses, the outcome of Arriaga's situation could resonate beyond his own role, influencing public perception of stability within the SEP.