Mexico teachers protest Resulting Six Killed

Two high-profile union leaders were arrested on corruption charges.

Comrades in the union, which has a history of radical activism, have been blocking roads in southern Mexico ever since the union leaders were arrested.

Six people have been killed in southern Mexico in clashes between protesting teachers and police.

More than 100 other people, including many police officers, were injured.

The authorities said the police were trying to clear the roads when unknown gunmen began firing at both sides in order to create chaos and conflict.