Several highways in Jalisco remain blocked. Pickup trucks, tractors, and dozens of people are demanding attention for corn producers and the truckers who carry the state’s economy.
The day of protests in Jalisco has affected traffic on several major highways. Dozens of truckers and farmers are demanding attention to their demands, while some roads remain blocked and others have been cleared.
These are the most problematic points:
Adolfo Ruiz Cortines and Guadalajara-Morelia highway, San Antonio neighborhood, in La Barca: road blocked near the Hotel Kristal.
Ciudad Guzmán-Acatlán de Juárez state highway, in Gómez Farías: protesters have left the area; traffic is flowing freely.
Guadalajara-Atlacomulco highway, in Ocotlán: the Ocotlán toll booth is blocked by 20 vehicles and 50 people.
Atotonilco-La Barca, intersection with Revolución: protesters have left the area; traffic is flowing freely.
Atotonilco–Ayotlán, on the bypass: intermittent blockade by 15 people in both directions.
Guadalajara–Colima Highway, kilometer 87, entrance to Ciudad Guzmán: road blocked by farmers and tractors.
In contrast, some roads have already reopened: the Ciudad Guzmán–Acatlán de Juárez (Gómez Farías) highway and the Atotonilco–La Barca intersection with Revolución Avenue are back to normal after the protesters withdrew.
Why did they stage new blockades?
Farmers are demanding a fair price for corn, currently around 7,200 pesos per ton, and are denouncing high production costs, while truckers are seeking safer driving conditions and support to address logistical difficulties.
Authorities have shown a willingness to engage in dialogue. Negotiation sessions are planned, and a 180 million peso support package for the agricultural sector has been announced. Meanwhile, the blockades continue to cause delays, and it is recommended to seek alternative routes.
Source: informador
