The Mexico-Querétaro highway heading towards Mexico City was partially closed on Wednesday due to a peaceful protest by farmers against the Water Law. After more than six hours of disruption, the blockade was lifted.
In a report issued at 12:10 p.m. by Caminos y Puentes Federales (CAPUFE), the agency detailed that the protest caused lane reductions in both directions, urging motorists to exercise extreme caution, allow extra travel time, and consider alternate routes.
Farmers protest at this point on the Mexico-Querétaro highway.
The agency specified that the partial closure occurred on the Mexico-Querétaro highway near the Palmillas toll plaza, where protesters blocked several lanes. The blockade affected both directions, causing slow traffic and long lines of vehicles in the area.
Authorities advised the public to stay tuned to official announcements, as the situation could change as the protest progressed.
Context: The Water Resources, Water and Sanitation Committee of the Chamber of Deputies approved on Wednesday the report on the presidential initiative that proposes creating a new General Water Law and reforming the National Water Law. The document was immediately sent to the Board of Directors for discussion in plenary session, amidst pressure from farmers who threatened a 48-hour blockade of the legislative building.
The session took place while groups of farmers, who arrived early in the morning on tractors, held demonstrations around the Legislative Palace. The protesters warned that they would reinforce the blockade and could extend it on Thursday, December 4, if their demands were not met.
The report was approved in less than two hours, with 28 votes in favor from Morena and its allies; 10 against from the PAN and PRI parties; and two abstentions from legislators of the Citizens’ Movement party.
The Chamber of Deputies approved in general terms the bill enacting the General Water Law and amending, repealing, and adding various provisions to the National Water Law.
The vote resulted in 328 votes in favor, 5 abstentions, and 131 votes against.
Source: lasillarota
