Marx Arriaga Navarro, the former Director General of Educational Materials at Mexico's Ministry of Public Education (SEP), arrived at Ciudad Juárez International Airport to a strong reception of protests. Demonstrators gathered at the airport, vocally expressing their discontent by chanting insults and calling him derogatory names such as 'rata' (rat) as he made his way to a waiting vehicle. This public demonstration highlights the contentious nature of his recent tenure and the circumstances surrounding his departure from the SEP.

Arriaga himself indicated that he anticipates starting a new role at the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez (UACJ), where he has been allotted a position as a teacher. His remarks suggest a desire to transition smoothly into academia despite the controversy surrounding his dismissal. He attributed his firing to his refusal to remove certain content from educational materials, signaling that the issues leading to his exit were not purely administrative but also ideological in nature.

The protests against Arriaga reflect broader tensions regarding educational policies and the content presented in school materials in Mexico. His arrival and the subsequent public reaction underscore the ongoing debate over educational reforms that have, in recent years, seen significant pushback from various sectors of society. As Arriaga navigates his new role at UACJ, it remains to be seen how these tensions will play out in his future teaching and the local educational landscape.