Chaos Expected on Highways: Mexican Transporters Announce Blockades During World Cup
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The Mexican Alliance of Transporters (Amotac) announced on Tuesday that starting tomorrow, they will carry out 'peaceful' protests on the country's main highways during the 2026 World Cup, citing a 'lack of solutions and concrete results' from authorities regarding the sector's demands. In a statement addressed to Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum and the 'general public,' the organization accused the federal government of having 'forgotten' the 'small transporter' despite the requests made by their representatives. Consequently, they called on their members to initiate road blockades across all 32 federal entities in the country, with mobilizations beginning this Wednesday, when the capital, Mexico City, hosts the national team's final group stage match against the Czech Republic. Among the demands raised, transporters are calling for safety on highways amid the 'worst stage of crime and violence,' adherence to official rates for towing services, and an end to 'persecution' by security forces. They also seek an end to 'extortion' from certain public officials and faster processing of regulatory or bureaucratic procedures.
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