Although in some sections the closures were partial and in others total, the truth is that thousands of motorists were affected from the first hours of the day, as they were stranded or suffered delays in their transfers.
Here we tell you what is known so far about the blockades, what the demands of the transporters and farm workers are, and if the same pattern of protests will be repeated this Tuesday.
Will there be more blockades this Tuesday, November 25?
The organizations National Front for the Rescue of the Mexican Countryside (FNRCM), the Peasant Agricultural Movement (MAC) and the National Association of Transporters (ANTAC) have been emphatic that the national strike was only planned for Monday, November 24.
There are also no announcements on their official social networks indicating that the blockades will be extended to this Tuesday or that new protests will be held on the country’s roads.
However, it is not ruled out that some groups or contingents may carry out isolated blockades at certain points or take booths intermittently to maintain their protests, so it is recommended to stay alert to the authorities’ warnings.
(Raquel Cunha/REUTERS)
What are transporters and farmers protesting against?
Federal roads were blocked by transporters and farmers demanding greater security on roads, given the increase in assaults, cargo thefts and extortion by criminal groups. They point out that the lack of surveillance in key sections has turned several routes into high-risk areas, directly affecting their economic activity and integrity.
In addition, the protesters express their rejection of the National Water Law, considering that it harms the agricultural sector and puts access to water for rural communities and producers at risk. They warn that, if their demands are not met, they could resume demonstrations in different regions of the country.
(Raquel Cunha/REUTERS)
Authorities call for dialogue
So far, the Ministry of the Interior has asked the dissidents to prioritize dialogue and avoid new road blockades, ensuring that there is full willingness to address their demands through institutional means.
The Secretary of the Interior, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, reported that during the current administration 316 meetings have been held with transport leaders and more than 200 in the last three weeks with farmers, with the aim of finding solutions to their demands.
“There is no reason for organizations to affect the population’s right to free movement. We call them to a new dialogue table at 1:00 p.m. and to avoid repercussions on mobility, health, supply services, as well as work and educational activities in communities and entities,” he said at the conference.
Until now, it is unknown if the protesters attended said meeting or if there was concrete progress to unblock the conflict.
