Jalisco Truckers Demand More Security on Highways

In Guadalajara, truckers expressed their concern about insecurity on the highways of Jalisco and called for government intervention to improve road safety and support the local economy.


Jalisco Truckers Demand More Security on Highways

In a meeting presided over by leaders of various transport associations in Jalisco, concern was expressed regarding insecurity on the roads, and support was requested from the Secretariat of Citizen Security and the State Government to address this issue.

Transporters have highlighted that they are constant victims of violence and theft on the roads within Jalisco, as well as roadblocks at the borders with other states. They have called for greater surveillance in these areas, emphasizing the importance of increasing security on the roads due to their significant role in the transport of goods in the state.

Additionally, they have underscored their impact on the economy of Jalisco by generating thousands of direct and indirect jobs, becoming a fundamental industry for the movement of goods in the region. In light of recent criminal events affecting the industry, they have requested attention and action from various levels of government.

Transporters have also called for the intervention of the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection of Mexico, requesting greater presence and security measures on the federal roads of Jalisco. They have expressed concern over the lack of presence of authorities on the roads, asking for more surveillance in specific areas of the state.

In addition to security, emphasis has been placed on the importance of infrastructure to ensure safety on the roads, such as the implementation of toll booths and safe stops. The trucking industry is crucial for Mexico's economic development, mobilizing the vast majority of goods in the country.

In summary, transporters have requested greater attention and action from authorities to address insecurity on the roads of Jalisco, highlighting their importance in the economy and the transport of goods in the region.