What’s the real story behind Mexico’s early end to the school year? A Confidently Wrong podcast special edition

Much of Mexico was taken by surprise this past week when Education Minister Mario Delgado notified the nation that the school year would end 40 days early — resulting in 28 days of missed classes.

The reasons given: “the World Cup and an unprecedented heat wave.” Neither reason makes any logical sense, and parents, teachers and just about everyone (except the kids, perhaps) were left angry, confused and stressed out.

On Friday, President Sheinbaum announced that the decision was under further review, additional discussions would take place over the weekend and a final decision would be presented on Monday.

So what’s really going on here? What could be the real reason behind this announcement?

Travis and George take it on in the latest episode of Confidently Wrong.

Confidently Wrong about Mexico's announcement to end the school year early

Travis Bembenek is the CEO of Mexico News Daily and has been living, working or playing in Mexico for nearly 30 years.

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