Overview
- A classroom video that went viral on Tuesday, August 18, shows a teacher at Secundaria General No. 20 “Centéotl” engaging in conduct described as inappropriate with students and triggered immediate outrage from parents and pupils.
- Governor Libia Denisse García confirmed the teacher was removed from classroom duties and was summoned to the local education delegation to rescind his contract.
- The Secretaría de Educación’s legal area is analyzing testimonies, videos, messages and other evidence to determine whether the conduct is an administrative violation or a criminal offense.
- The Fiscalía General del Estado of Guanajuato opened a formal investigation after prosecutors identified the material online and the public prosecutor said the probe concerns possible sexual abuse of minors.
- Officials noted the teacher was recruited from Morelia through the state teaching competition and urged parents to report suspicious behavior while offering interviews and psychological support for affected students as the probe continues.