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Mexico Gridlocked: Farmers, Truckers Block Highways Nationwide
25 Nov
Summary
- Farmers and truckers initiated widespread highway blockades across Mexico.
- Protests target rising highway violence, cargo theft, and farmer support prices.
- Major cargo routes and port operations face significant disruptions and delays.
Widespread highway blockades initiated by farmers and truck drivers paralyzed Mexico on Monday, impacting traffic in over 20 states and threatening significant disruptions to cargo and cross-border freight. Major routes were clogged as organizations like ANTAC and the FNRCM led the nationwide mobilization, affecting key corridors across the country.
The protests stem from growing concerns over highway violence, with truckers reporting dozens of daily robberies and accusations of corruption involving law enforcement. Farmers are also demanding better support prices for their crops and opposing changes to water laws, contributing to the extensive disruption.
Logistics firms are already rerouting freight and advising clients, with potential transit and customs delays. While some port operations faced temporary halts, efforts are underway to manage the situation, though the full impact remains contingent on the duration of the blockades.
