In many regions of Mexico, massive actions of farmers have been unfolding, who have decided to protest en masse against the government's policies. Over 17 subjects were affected, including Sinaloa, Chihuahua, Jalisco, and Chiapas, which were blocked by roadblocks and the blocking of major highways. The organizers of the actions called for a permanent agricultural strike (MAC) and the National Union of Agricultural Workers (UNTA).
The organizers of the actions announced that the protests would proceed "peacefully, but with an iron resolve." In their statement, they called on the authorities to fulfill their key demands—the establishment of a minimum price for white corn at **7200 pesos per ton**. The Mexican government earlier offered to buy from producers at **6500 pesos**, which was rejected as an unacceptable compromise.
"**¡Es una burla! ¡El Gobierno insulta al campo mexicano!**" ("This is a mockery! The government is insulting the Mexican countryside!") — stated the movement's leadership. The producers called the government's offer a "**limosna**" (alms) and "**miseria**" (misery), adding that the sum of 7200 pesos is an "**innegociable exigencia nacional**" (non-negotiable national demand).
In their statement, distributed through Telegram, the producers called on all "**cerrar filas**" (to unite) and "not to give an inch." They also warned that if the issue of fair prices is not resolved, "**the revolution in the countryside will paralyze this country**".
The government of Mexico, represented by President Claudia Sheinbaum, did not present any new proposals, only one in the form of "**falsas mesas de diálogo**" (false dialogue tables) and insisted that their position was final.
Finally, corn and sorghum are critical crops for Mexican food security. Recent data from the Ministry of Agriculture show that the price of corn has increased by 14% over the past month, which has significantly raised the cost of food for producers.
