PHOTOS: This was the eviction of Marx Arriaga's office at the SEP
Marx Arriaga denied he was holed up in his office at the SEP while being evacuated from his office by the staff, despite remaining inside.
Marx Arriaga, the former director of Educational Materials at the Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) in Mexico, was reportedly evicted from his office after a prolonged period of occupancy. As staff packed his belongings into boxes and removed them, Arriaga remained inside, denying claims that he was holed up. The scene outside his office was marked by supportive banners for him, while the interior was gradually emptied of personal items, leaving only educational materials and his desk behind.
As the operation unfolded, it became clear that Arriaga had spent more than 80 hours in his office, during which he seemingly refused to leave voluntarily. This situation reflects a notable power struggle within the SEP, as the removal of Arriaga could signal shifts in educational policy and administrative priorities under the current government. The evacuation was documented through photographs showing the process of clearing his workspace and the near-empty state of the office once the staff had completed their task.
The implications of this event extend beyond a simple eviction; they point to the ongoing tensions within educational administration in Mexico. As Arriaga is left with minimal possessions, the action raises questions about the stability and direction of educational policies in the country, particularly in light of the government's efforts to implement reforms and consolidate authority within the SEP.