Warnings of blockades have returned to the trucking map. By November 24, various trucking and farmers’ organizations had announced closures on highways and at strategic points throughout the country; a call that triggered alerts along logistics corridors.
Faced with this scenario, the Ministry of the Interior (Segob) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader) assured that they are maintaining dialogue with both sectors to address their demands and avoid disruptions.
The National Association of Truckers (ANTAC) , the National Front for the Rescue of the Mexican Countryside (FNRCM), and the Agricultural and Peasant Movement (MAC) are behind the call to action , having announced their intention to block highways and key access roads. The organizations seek to highlight their demand for greater security for truckers and better conditions for the agricultural sector.
Among the points at risk of blockades identified by the organizers are:
- Mexico-Toluca Highway
- Mexico-Queretaro Highway
- Mexico-Pachuca Highway
- Mexico-Puebla Highway
- Mexico-Cuernavaca Highway
- Mexico–Cuernavaca–Acapulco Highway
In addition, blockades are expected in states such as San Luis Potosí, Sinaloa, Chihuahua, Mexico City, Sonora, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Jalisco, Michoacán, Guanajuato, Campeche, Yucatán, Quintana Roo, Baja California, Colima and Nayarit.
Other points mentioned include toll booths such as San Miguel Zapotitlán, Cuatro Caminos, El Pisal and Calera, as well as customs offices such as Manzanillo, Nuevo Laredo, Tampico and Veracruz.
Government maintains dialogue
In an information card, Segob and Sader indicated that:
- They have held meetings with producers and farmers to find solutions to their demands.
- On Monday, November 24, producers will be received by members of the Chamber of Deputies to discuss the Water Law initiative.
- Although some groups of transporters claim there will be no blockades, the Ministry of the Interior (Segob) indicated that it maintains permanent meetings with national and local groups to assist in road safety and expedite procedures in coordination with states.
The agencies reiterated that the way to resolve conflicts is through dialogue, guaranteeing both freedom of expression and the right to free movement.
Canacar calls for dialogue
The National Chamber of Freight Transportation (Canacar) announced in a press release that it will not participate in the national blockade called for November 24.
“As we have stated on previous occasions, the blockades severely affect the country’s economy, create risks for citizens, and compromise the safety of operators, vehicles, and merchandise. Canacar reiterates that dialogue is the only responsible way to address the sector’s concerns,” according to its statement.
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