In a recent statement, Maru Campos, the governor of Chihuahua, expressed her doubts regarding Marx Arriaga, the former director of Educational Materials at the Secretariat of Public Education (SEP), teaching at the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez. During a video interview on social media, she was questioned about Arriaga's termination and his new role at the university. Her reaction, which included a skeptical facial expression, seemed to suggest that while she believed he was a competent researcher, she was not convinced of his ability to teach.

Marx Arriaga was let go from his position at the SEP just over a week ago, amid discussions about his performance and roles within the educational sector. Following his dismissal, Nadia López, a poet, took over his responsibilities. Arriaga's abrupt exit from the SEP was marked by his refusal to leave his office, claiming he was awaiting official notification regarding his job transfer. This public criticism from Campos adds a political layer to Arriaga's situation, reflecting possible tensions within the educational governance in Chihuahua.

The implications of Campos’ remarks may extend beyond Arriaga’s individual case. By openly questioning his suitability as an educator, Campos could be signaling her broader views on the quality and oversight of educational appointments in the state. This raises important questions about the standards for university professors in Mexico, especially in the context of recent shifts in educational leadership and policies at both state and federal levels.