The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, responded this Monday to the call for a national megablockade by transporters and agricultural producers, stating that there is no reason to mobilize when there is “open and permanent dialogue” with the federal government. During the morning conference at the National Palace, the head of state explained that the government maintains dialogue tables with the affected sectors to address their demands, and that agreements and economic support for producers and transporters have even been finalized since late 2025.
Permanent Dialogue and Support for Producers Sheinbaum emphasized that since last November, around 4 billion pesos in direct support have been allocated to approximately 45,000 producers, aiming to mitigate the effects of the drop in grain prices such as corn, beans, sorghum, and wheat, caused by increased supply in international markets. She also highlighted that commitments have been made to prioritize the purchase of national harvests before resorting to imports, in coordination with state governments and local authorities.
Despite this, she acknowledged that discontent persists within some sectors, especially regarding administrative procedures and road safety issues.
The Demands of Transporters and Farmers Contrary to the government's message, organizations such as the National Association of Transporters (ANTAC) and the National Front for the Rescue of the Mexican Countryside had called for an indefinite national strike starting this Monday, with blockades on strategic highways in at least 20 states of the country. The demands of these groups include greater security on federal highways, an end to extortion at checkpoints, more just economic conditions for the transport of goods, and direct attention to the families of transporters who are victims of violence. Additionally, they have pointed out that insecurity, high operating costs, and the lack of concrete solutions have motivated the movement.
Government Insists on Avoiding Impact In the face of this scenario, the Ministry of the Interior (Segob) stated that the dialogue tables and actions taken by the federal Executive have not only been open but have also addressed the main demands of both sectors, so “there is no reason whatsoever to protest and even less to affect third parties.” Despite the ultimatum for the megablockade, the federal government maintains its stance of continuing with dialogue and attention to requests, ensuring that channels of communication are available to resolve conflicts without resorting to mobilizations that could harm the public.
