Maria Teresa de Jesus

“Public education is crucial in this country, to make education accessible to all. And the government is ignoring it.”

Maria Teresa de Jesus · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16

De Jesus criticized the government for ignoring the importance of public education in making education accessible to all.

“I have come to this protest as a last resort. I am professor. I love teaching, doing research. I shouldn’t be here,”

Maria Teresa de Jesus · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16

De Jesus told Al Jazeera she joined the protest as a last resort despite her dedication to teaching and research.