The Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services and Tourism (Canaco Servytur), along with the National Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism of Durango, reported losses of between three and six million pesos between November 19 and 26 due to road closures across the country by truckers and farmers.
Therefore, Sergio Sánchez López made an urgent appeal to the relevant authorities to resume dialogue and reopen the country’s logistics corridors, given the road blockades that are already affecting the supply of certain products and, consequently, the income of thousands of families.
The business leader mentioned that, according to public reports from authorities and business organizations, at least 29 road closures have been recorded in 17 states, resulting in significant economic losses.
Despite meetings between trucking organizations and agricultural producers with the Ministry of the Interior, the blockades continue intermittently, and if an agreement is not reached as soon as possible, they could be prolonged. Therefore, it is essential to establish clear rules and neutral facilitation to make progress on issues of highway safety, logistics costs, prices, and streamlined procedures.
The president of the Chamber of Commerce (Canaco) asked the authorities to immediately establish a technical working group with representatives from the protesting organizations, federal and state authorities, and business chambers; to establish free transit corridors for food, medicine, and essential goods while negotiations take place.
He also requested the implementation of a real-time public information mechanism to guide citizens and businesses and guarantee the simultaneous respect of rights, with the aim of preventing the protest from obstructing free transit and the work of families.
The business leader in Durango endorsed the call made by the national president of Canaco Srvytur, Octavio de la Torre, who stated that it is time to agree on a solution that will reopen strategic corridors and protect the family economy.
He added that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises are the first to be affected by the blockades, since even a single day without sales can jeopardize payroll, rent, or basic services.
He reiterated his willingness to collaborate with authorities and relevant sectors to reach a swift solution that prevents further damage to businesses and households across the country.
Source: oem
