The Agricultural and Peasant Movement (MAC) reported that the following highway sections could be blocked: Irapuato-León, Irapuato-Pénjamo, Irapuato-Salamanca, and León-Aguascalientes if their demands are not met by the authorities.
According to the group, caravans of farmers from across the state have been called to gather on November 24th at Irrigation District 011 in the municipality of Irapuato for a peaceful demonstration. However, they did not rule out the possibility that the protests could escalate and that the demonstrations could block these highways.
It is important to remember that the farmers have expressed their discontent with the proposed reform to the Water Law, which they say puts their assets and production at risk. They are also demanding guaranteed prices for basic products such as corn.
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Meanwhile, peasant leaders reported via social media that there will be possible road closures starting at 8:00 a.m. on the following highways:
- Celaya-Salamanca
- Irapuato-Silao-León
- Federal Highway 90 at the exit to Abasolo and Pénjamo
- Federal Highway 43 from Salamanca to Valle de Santiago/Morelia
- Possible blockades at the entrances to the Inland Port and automotive parks (Mazda/Toyota).
- Toll booths: Salamanca-León and Querétaro-Irapuato highways.
- Celaya-Salvatierra highway.
- Dolores Hidalgo-San Miguel de Allende highway.
- Irapuato Southern Bypass.
Likewise, the National Chamber of Freight Transportation (CANACAR) recently announced that 12,000 of its members will not participate in the blockades. Meanwhile, the associations that have already indicated they will join the demand for greater security on Mexico’s highways.
According to the truckers, the plan is to not go to work, not pick up, and not transport any cargo, which will drastically impact the country’s economy.
It should be noted that the truckers are demanding greater security on federal highways and an end to the extortion and robberies they are experiencing.
Source: tv4noticias
