Sijob reported on 29 transport blockades in 17 states: ‘There were no reasons’ for protest

29 occlusions were recorded
29 blockades were recorded in 17 states of the country. Photo: José Betanzos Zarate/CUARTOSCURO.COM

the Ministry of Interior (SIJOB) This came on Monday, November 24th 29 roadblocks in 17 states The country, this was attributed to transporters and agricultural producers who protested against unsafe conditions and sectoral demands.

According to the federal agency, the mobilization caused direct impacts on… Work, academic, presentation and mobility activities. The Commission stressed that the institutional dialogue remains open, stressing that from its point of view, “There were no reasons to do this kind of work.”

According to a statement by SEGOP, the sieges were distributed among: Federal and state highways17 were completely closed and the rest were partial. Protests also took place in Three toll booths and a customs officeWhere the presence of demonstrators was revealed.

Farmers call for strike
Farmers call for a national strike Photo: Adolfo Vladimir / CUARTOSCURO.COM

Sejob confirmed in the statement that Government of Mexico It keeps interest and permanent dialogue tables open with the mobilized sectors.

In addition, they confirmed that federal officials celebrated more than 200 meetings with agricultural producers To address concerns and promote consensus on water security, regulation and demands. For months, working groups have been developed in cooperation with… National Guard and Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT)with the aim of strengthening the protection of logistics operators and major highway routes.

According to the dependency, “Only one transport group showed up.” While the rest distanced themselves from the strike, by continuing the open institutional dialogue and participating in meetings with government representatives.

Tanker blockage on the Toluca-Mexico Highway
Blockage of highway conveyors between Toluca and Mexico (CUARTOSCURO)

Previously, contrary to the official story, National Association of Carriers (ANTAC) He denounced their failure to be formally summoned to the dialogue table announced by the government, and described the invitation as useless due to haste and lack of formality.

The National Mobilization Organization reported It did not respond to political interestsBut to the need to stop the violence and insecurity faced by those traveling on the country’s roads.

“We don’t want to demand something that we have a right to: that they don’t rob us, that they don’t blackmail us, that they don’t kill us or disappear,” Antak noted.

The Union reported that between 35 and 40 tankers are victims of crimes every day He stressed that the national protest is the only resource to shed light on the problem. “We would rather stop for a day or five days, rather than go home at all,” the organization warned.

It included a list of demands The presence of the National Guard at checkpoints, the establishment of prosecution offices specialized in road crimes, and the provision of safe places to be present. Transporters also indicated pressure from the authorities Threats To open investigation files against their leader, David EstevezMore than one million workers participated in the national strike.

This Monday, November 24th
Roadblocks will be implemented on Monday, November 24 at various traffic points in the Republic of Mexico. Photo: Crisanta Espinosa Aguilar/CUARTOSCURO.COM

In a press conference held on Monday morning, the president said Interior Secretary, Rosa Isela RodriguezHe warned that the impact on federal communications routes could be considered a… Federal crimein accordance with current legislation.

“Since the damage is on federal roads, is it a crime or not?” Rodriguez asked when referring to the siege commanders.

He pointed this out There are open investigation files against many leaders Who participated in sieges and seizures of stalls in previous years. The official stressed, “Many of these leaders have had files open for years, and they have files obstructing main roads, and some of them are even detained… We were not born yesterday.”