Several highway points across the state of Veracruz recorded the burning of cargo vehicles and road blockades in recent hours. The incidents were concentrated in at least three regions: the central mountainous area, the north, and the south of the state.
According to preliminary reports, armed men set cargo vehicles on fire to block traffic on strategic highways, forcing motorists and truck drivers to stop their journeys.
Blockades on the Córdoba–Orizaba Highway
The first incidents were reported on the highway connecting Córdoba and Orizaba, one of the busiest roads in the state and a key route toward Puebla and Mexico City.
In that section:
- Cargo vehicles were set on fire.
- Traffic was partially blocked.
- Vehicles were placed across the highway.
Blockades were also reported near Fortín de las Flores, Ixtaczoquitlán, and Ciudad Mendoza, on the border with Nogales, affecting traffic toward the Altiplano.
Northern Veracruz: Tractor-Trailer Set on Fire on the Álamo–Tihuatlán Highway
In the northern region, unidentified individuals set a tractor-trailer on fire and positioned it across the highway connecting Álamo and Tihuatlán, causing a complete closure of vehicular traffic.
The highway is important for transporting goods toward the Gulf of Mexico, forcing trucking companies to halt operations and seek alternative routes.
Southern Veracruz: Coatzacoalcos and Agua Dulce
Reports also emerged from the southern part of the state. In:
- Coatzacoalcos
- Agua Dulce
the burning of at least two tractor-trailers was reported on the Coatzacoalcos–Villahermosa highway, a strategic route connecting Veracruz with Tabasco.
No Official Report or Direct Victims
So far, authorities have not issued an official statement regarding the incidents, and no people have been reported injured directly as a result of the attacks.
However, the highway closures caused disruptions to cargo transportation, regional mobility, and long-distance travel.
Possible Connection to National Security Incidents
Preliminary reports indicate that the attacks could be related to a reaction by criminal groups following the arrest or death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho.”
Authorities are maintaining surveillance on the highways as the situation continues to develop.
Source: enfoquenoticias
