The national highway strike planned for Monday, April 6, is not only still on, but is also shaping up to be “indefinite” and without consensus within the sector. While truckers and agricultural producers from the National Association of Carriers (ANTAC) and the National Front for the Rescue of the Mexican Countryside (FNRCM) are maintaining the call for the strike, business organizations and authorities insist that the path forward should be dialogue, not the disruption of operations .

The plan includes blockades on federal highways and freeways in at least 20 states , including strategic corridors such as Mexico-Queretaro, Mexico-Puebla, Mexico-Cuernavaca and Mexico-Pachuca, as well as sections in the Bajío, western and northern parts of the country.

Road sections affected

• Mexico-Queretaro Highway.
• Mexico – Cuernavaca Highway.
• Mexico-Pachuca Highway.
• Roads in Sonora and Sinaloa.
• Road points in Zacatecas.
• Highways in Michoacán and Jalisco.
• Border crossings of Ciudad Juárez.

The movement responds to problems that have persisted in the sector: insecurity on highways , high operating costs, and a lack of progress on previously established agreements with federal authorities.

However, the strike also highlighted internal divisions within the industry . Following the withdrawal of several business organizations, ANTAC maintained that there is no unity in the sector and questioned whether these groups represent interests far removed from the reality of owner-operators and truck drivers.

In its statement, the organization indicated that, faced with a scenario of assaults, extortion and violence on highways, it is unacceptable to minimize the seriousness of the problem, while reiterating that the strike “is not a whim, it is a necessity.”

On the business side, the Confederation of Industrial Chambers (Concamin) , along with organizations such as the  National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor-Trailer Producers (ANPACT) , the National Association of Private Transport (ANTP) , the National Chamber of Freight Transport (Canacar) and the  National Chamber of Passenger and Tourism Transport (Canapat) , confirmed that it is not participating in the call, although it acknowledged that the road transport sector faces significant challenges.

Concamin stressed that these challenges must be addressed through institutional dialogue, coordination with authorities, and the development of joint solutions , avoiding negative impacts on citizens, supply chains, and economic activity.

He warned that any disruption to road transport directly impacts supply , mobility, and economic stability, particularly during a period of increased flow of people and goods.

Similarly, groups such as the Honorable Mexican Alliance of Transport Organizations (Hamotac) and the Mexican-American Federation of Transporters (Fematrac) reported that they will not participate in the strike, considering that this type of action does not represent organized transport and should be resolved through institutional channels.

Even the Mexican Alliance of Carriers (AMTAC) stated that, while it recognizes the problems in the sector, it does not promote road blockades and is committed to maintaining working groups with authorities to address the demands.

The context surrounding the strike explains some of the pressure. According to figures from the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNSP) , 6,263 investigations into cargo theft were registered in 2025 .

In contrast, estimates from business organizations and firms specializing in logistics security indicate that the actual incidents could exceed 16,000 annually, considering unreported cases, with losses exceeding seven billion pesos.

Furthermore, experts have warned that in Mexico, a driver can be a victim of violence every 30 minutes . This is compounded by rising costs (particularly for diesel), deteriorating road infrastructure, and administrative processes that increase both time and expense.

Among the demands of the movement are a greater presence of the National Guard on high-risk stretches of highway, the creation of safe rest stops, and actions against extortion and corruption at checkpoints.

Meanwhile, the federal government clarified its position regarding the protest. Through the Ministry of the Interior (Segob) , it stated that there is no reason to hold demonstrations on April 6, asserting that working groups have been meeting with agricultural and transportation organizations since late 2015 to address their demands.

The federal agency indicated that economic support has been implemented for producers , as well as specific agreements in some regions, in addition to meetings with transporters in which the National Guard has participated to address security issues on highways and procedures.

He also stated that most organizations have chosen not to mobilize and reiterated that the government remains open to dialogue, while warning that such actions can affect third parties and economic activity.

In response to the statement from the Ministry of the Interior (Segob) , ANTAC reaffirmed its position:

Thus, the indefinite strike not only puts pressure on the authorities, but also reveals a sector that, while acknowledging the same problems, maintains differences in how to address them.

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Cargo traffic resumed, but not as before. The highway blockades that occurred on February 22 in various Mexican states, following the federal operation in which Rubén “N”, known as “El Mencho”, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed, forced a halt to operations and the activation of internal protocols in the freight transport sector.

The reactivation began gradually, accompanied by regional pauses, strategic detours, and ongoing risk assessment sessions.

Meanwhile, the National Guard Highways reported on its social media account that, following the incidents, it is working in coordination with emergency services to clear the roads and urged users to heed traffic signs and drive with caution.

According to Overhaul , based on information from Red Vía Corta —operated by Red de Carreteras de Occidente (RCO)— and in communication with authorities at all three levels of government, most of the road blockades have been cleared at the main affected points in the following regions:

• Northern Region .
• Central Region .
• Western Region .
• Bajío Region .

The analysis indicated that the federal government maintains operational control and a reinforced presence of security forces in strategic corridors, with permanent monitoring to guarantee mobility and deter new incidents.

However, he warned that in some sections there is still intermittent traffic and considerable congestion resulting from reopening maneuvers and ongoing security operations.

In that context, Transportes Innovativos confirmed that it agrees with the official information and indicates that some points in Jalisco remain blocked due to the removal of damaged units .

“There is no information about any new blockades,” said Alejandra Valenzuela, executive director for the western region of the company.

Valenzuela explained that the company conducts reviews with its entire management team in two-hour intervals to assess the situation in the country and on the various highways.

In Jalisco, he explained, most cargo-generating companies halted operations, and export shipments are expected to begin resuming this Tuesday. In the Bajío region and Monterrey, however, activity began to pick up again this Monday.

Total pauses, partial reactivations

In the case of Transmontes , the company decided to pause all operations following Sunday’s events and activated a security task force that met regularly to assess the situation. It is currently operating at its northern, northeastern, and Bajío terminals; however, its port terminal in Manzanillo remains closed while it continues to monitor the situation in that area.

Transportes Monroy Schiavon (TMS) also completely halted its operations after being affected by blockades and restricted yard exits, securing units in nearby locations and under surveillance.

The operation was gradually resumed after confirming the status of highways and blockades with the National Guard . It is currently operating in the metropolitan area and to most of its destinations; however, services to Guadalajara and routes crossing through Jalisco, Colima, and Puerto Vallarta remain suspended. Buses bound for the Pacific coast are being rerouted to avoid that region.

In the case of Transportes Industriales Unidos (TIUSA) , the company reported an incident of vandalism on one of its units in transit through Michoacán and is maintaining a gradual reactivation of operations, subject to safe transit conditions and in coordination with its clients, commented Raúl Camacho Reyes, general manager of the firm.

Likewise, other companies consulted by T21 indicated that they remain on alert regarding their units and prioritize the safety of their operators.

Recommendations for strategic corridors

Overhaul’s logistics intelligence analysis warned that the events impacted strategic routes such as the Guadalajara–Tepic highway (MEX-15D), the Guadalajara–Colima highway (MEX-80/MEX-54), the Mexico–Queretaro corridor (MEX-57D) and the Mexico–Puebla highway (MEX-150D), among other sections.

In its short-term assessment (24–72 hours), it put forward a series of operational recommendations to mitigate risks in land transport:

• Increased military and federal presence at access points and corridors.

• Possible intermittent blockages in the short term.

• Risks for just-in-time supply chains .

• Delays to strategic ports in the Pacific and Gulf.

• Increased logistics costs due to deviations and downtime.

• Need for institutional coordination and validated communication to avoid misinformation.

• Clear protocols for action with a zero-confrontation principle and active emergency channels.

The measures adopted by the companies consulted —operational pauses, activation of security committees, periodic evaluation sessions, strategic deviations and reactivation by region— are aligned with this approach: operational continuity conditioned by the environment and with security as the central focus .

The cargo started moving again. But now it does so under constant verification and official confirmation.

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The National Chamber of Freight Transportation (Canacar) warned in a statement that the announcement by groups of farmers and transporters to resume these actions will cause serious harm to the population, the economy, and the supply chain , as these measures are outside of institutional channels and violate the right to free transit.

The concern is significant. T21 has documented in various forums how highway blockades have caused logistical disruptions in at least 14 states across the country , with simultaneous closures on strategic corridors such as Mexico-Puebla, Mexico-Querétaro, Arco Norte, Puebla-Veracruz, the Western Highway, Siglo XXI, and various access points to metropolitan areas, customs offices, and international border crossings.

In those events, disruptions to cargo traffic resulted in delays in the distribution of goods, increased operating costs, impacts on exports and imports, and disruption of production chains , especially in sensitive sectors such as food, fuel, industrial inputs, and medicines.

Canacar emphasized that the potential reactivation of the blockades is particularly serious given its timing during the holiday season, a period characterized by high logistical demand and heavy traffic on federal and state highways. The paralysis of these roads, the organization noted, could lead to traffic chaos, security risks, and negative impacts on tourism, commerce, and the millions of families who travel during this time of year.

In previous experiences, the impact has not been limited to the transport sector. Repeated blockades forced companies to rethink routes, assume higher expenses for fuel, man-hours, and storage , in addition to facing penalties for logistical non-compliance, in an environment already pressured by high costs and tight margins.

The Chamber reiterated that freight transport is a strategic link for the country’s functioning , as it moves the majority of essential goods. Any deliberate disruption to its operation immediately compromises the stability of the supply chain, particularly during peak demand periods.

Canacar called on the authorities to safeguard the rule of law and urged dissenting groups to prioritize institutional dialogue and legality, stating that highways should be spaces for mobility and development, not for pressure or confrontation.

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For the fourth consecutive day, truckers and farmers continue to block various highways in Mexico, disrupting the flow of goods in at least 12 states, with incalculable costs for the logistics sector.

According to reports circulating among business organizations, there are disruptions in Tlaxcala , on the Arco Norte highway: San Martín Texmelucan-Ocotoxco at kilometer markers 28+800 and 195+750 in both directions. In the same state, the Casta Calpulalpan highway towards Mexico City is blocked, as is the Los Reyes-Zacatepec highway near kilometer marker 60+100.

In Michoacán, damage is reported in at least seven locations: Panindícuaro, Western Highway km 307; Zinapécuaro toll booth on the 15D toll highway, Atlacomulco-Zapotlanejo; Federal Highway 15, Villamar-Jiquilpan; Venustiano Carranza, Federal Highway 110 Sahuayo/La Barca.

Also, on the Sahuayo-La Barca federal highway, at the La Palma intersection and the four corners intersection; the Zamora-Morelia and Zamora-Guadalajara Western Highway; and on the Villamar-Jiquilpan highway.

Blockades are also reported in Chihuahua , in the southern corridor: from Meoqui – Delicias – Saucillo – Camargo – Zavalza and Jiménez, and in the northwest area: Ascensión-Janos.

In addition, there are impacts in Jalisco on the Guadalajara-Atlacomulco highway, in Ocotlán, km 400; as well as on the La Barca–Atotonilco highway, km 1+800, in La Barca; on the Mexico-Guadalajara highway, km 426, at the Ocotlán toll booth.

Also, on the Irapuato–Guadalajara highway, km 159+500, in Atotonilco; the Atotonilco-Ayotlán highway, where there is intermittent blocking in both directions; on Adolfo Ruiz Cortines and the Guadalajara-Morelia highway, San Antonio neighborhood in La Barca; on the Guadalajara-Morelia highway, in both directions; on the Jamay-La Barca highway; and on the Guadalajara-Colima highway, km 87 to Ciudad Guzmán.

Other states with road blockades are: Baja California , on the San Luis Río Colorado-Mexicali highway km 2+000; Sonora , at the Fortín toll booth; Sinaloa , at the Costa Rica, Pisal and Cuatro Caminos toll booths in Guasave; San Luis Potosí , in Matehuala and Rioverde and at km 87 of highway 57D.

The protests are also taking place in Guanajuato , on the Abasolo-La Piedad highway and Federal Highway 90 Pénjamo-Santa Ana Pacueco; as well as in Tamaulipas , on the Matamoros-Reynosa highway near Nuevo Progreso de Río Bravo. In Hidalgo , the blockades are on the Texmelucan-Atlacomulco highway, with no access to Texmelucan, only as far as Calpulalpan, and in Veracruz , on the Gulf Coast Highway, Acayucan-Soteapan section.

Customs disruptions

The blockades also affect the customs offices at the Zaragoza International Bridge, the Tornillo-Guadalupe International Bridge, the San Jerónimo International Bridge, the Córdova de las Américas International Bridge, and the Palomas de Villa Port of Entry in Chihuahua .

In Sonora , the customs offices with blockades are: Garita Mariposa, in Nogales.

It is worth remembering that the blockades by transporters and agricultural producers began on November 24 and have extended until this Thursday, November 27, as the organizations leading the demonstrations, such as the National Association of Transporters (ANTAC), claim that their demands have not been met by the federal authorities , after meetings with the Ministry of the Interior (Segob) .

Among the demands are greater security on roads and highways, as they have indicated that they are constant victims of extortion and robberies ; payment of debts to corn, wheat and soy producers; review of reforms such as the National Water Law, about which the farmers expressed their concern about possible impacts, as well as direct dialogue and immediate solutions, since, they indicate, previous agreements have not been fulfilled.

The protesters have warned that if an agreement is not reached – they are holding another dialogue session this Thursday at the Ministry of the Interior – the road closures will continue throughout the weekend.

Main image taken from @SICT_Michoacan .

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El cargo Road blockades continue for the fourth consecutive day apareció primero en T21.

Farmers and truckers carried out their threat to block highways and customs checkpoints in Mexico. At least 14 states have been affected by road closures, impacting the movement of goods .

In that regard, the National Chamber of Freight Transportation (Canacar) issued a press release, as of 11:00 a.m., outlining the main affected areas, which include:

In Mexico City and the Metropolitan Area , closures are reported on the Mexico-Pachuca highway at kilometer markers 28 and 44. The Mexico-Puebla highway has blockages at kilometer marker 67 and lane reductions at kilometer marker 19. The Arco Norte highway is affected at kilometers 112 and 156, in addition to roads such as Peñón-Texcoco and the Autopista Urbana Norte.

In the State of Mexico , the Mexico-Toluca highway is blocked near Lerma. On the Mexico-Querétaro highway, the Tepotzotlán toll plaza has its slow lane affected. Closures are also reported on the Chamapa-Lechería, Toluca-Naucalpan (La Marquesa), and Teoloyucan-Jaltenco highways.

In Puebla and Veracruz , the Puebla-Veracruz highway is experiencing blockades in Esperanza, Acatzingo, and Orizaba. On the Puebla-Orizaba highway, the Ciudad Serdán intersection is closed. The Xalapa-Veracruz highway is affected at kilometer 90, while the Córdoba-Veracruz highway has a blockade in Cuitláhuac.

In Michoacán , the Siglo XXI highway is blocked at Felipe Carrillo Puerto and Las Cañas. The Occidente highway is closed at kilometer 37 and in Ecuandureo. These disruptions are complicating traffic toward Guadalajara.

In Jalisco , the Guadalajara bypass is experiencing a blockade on Highway 80D. Highway 15D has closures in sections such as Zapotlanejo-San Juan de Los Lagos and Guadalajara-Tepic. A blockade is also reported on the Colima-Guadalajara highway at kilometer 54D.

In Chihuahua, blockades were confirmed at the toll booths in Saucillo, Camargo, and Jiménez. Blockades were also reported in Savalza and Sacramento. Additionally, the customs office at the Zaragoza International Bridge in Ciudad Juárez was seized, and the Pan-American Highway was blocked at kilometer 20, disrupting the flow of goods in the area.

In Hidalgo , in addition to the Arco Norte highway, closures are reported on the Mexico-Pachuca highway and in Tecámac. Querétaro is experiencing intermittent blockades on Highway 57, in Palmillas and Bernal. In Guerrero , there are closures on the Autopista del Sol (Highway of the Sun); in Zacatecas , at the Calera toll booth; and in Coahuila , on Federal Highway 40D, where there are also disruptions on its main roads.

However, the blockades on the Peñón-Texcoco and Autopista Urbana Norte highways have been lifted . More blockades have also appeared on highways and at customs checkpoints throughout the day, including in  Sinaloa , on the Guamúchil-Guasave highway, at the Sinaloa Bridge, as well as at the Costa Rica toll booth in Culiacán and the El Pisal toll booth in Navolato.

In Tamaulipas, blockades are reported on the Tampico-Mante highway, near the “La Esperanza” bridge, and on the Monterrey-Nuevo Laredo highway, near kilometer 036+350. Additionally, the customs office at the Nuevo Amanecer International Bridge is blocked.

Interior Ministry reacts to blockades

At a press conference, the Secretary of the Interior (Segob) , Rosa Icela Rodríguez, reported that during the current administration, 316 meetings have been held with transportation leaders and more than 200 meetings in the last three weeks with farmers , with the aim of addressing their demands. She reiterated that the government remains open to dialogue and emphasized that, despite the working groups convened, the reasons for the blockades are not understood, unless they are driven by “political interests.”

Rodríguez added that a new dialogue session with representatives of farmers and transporters would take place at 1:00 p.m.  , in search of agreements that would resolve the situation.

However, the National Association of Transporters (ANTAC) stated that they were not invited to the dialogue announced by the Ministry of the Interior (Segob ), and insisted that the blockades are to demand greater security on the highways.

Today’s blockades have caused delays in the distribution of goods, increasing operating costs and disrupting the supply chain. These disruptions translate into losses for exports and imports, one of the most dynamic drivers of the Mexican economy .

The frequency of these blockades forces companies to rethink their transportation strategies, invest in alternative routes, and absorb additional costs for fuel, man-hours, and storage. In a context where competitiveness depends on logistical efficiency, each disruption represents a direct blow to profitability and the stability of the domestic market.

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