‘Always yes’: Marco Reyes, coordinator of Transportistas Unidos, confirmed this Friday, June 28, that the strike of transporters on Mexico’s roads continues, so denied its possible cancellation.
The leader of the transporters explained that there are still no roadblocks because the protesters are gathered in Amozoc, that is, the meeting point, since several of the drivers come from Veracruz, Puebla and Hidalgo.
“The time is only going to be prolonged a little, as they arrive and we coordinate to move to various points,” he expressed in an interview with Azucena Uresti.
Marco Reyes pointed out that about 130 units They will be participating to block different booths, although they assured that their purpose is not to obstruct both directions.
Regarding the rumors that circulated this Friday morning that the truckers’ strike would be cancelled, Reyes said he was unaware of this version and stated that the activities to block various parts of the country are still underway, but he ruled out obstructing the Mexico-Cuernavaca and Mexico-Querétaro highways. “The only ones that are cancelled are those in Cuernavaca and Querétaro because they are far away,” he added.
Follow the LIVE report of the road blockade today
9:12 a.m.: The road blockade begins on the Puebla-Veracruz highway at the Amozoc booth. Transporters place metal fences and tents; In addition, they pass through vehicles to prevent motorists from passing through.
What roads will be blocked by transporters today, June 28?
According to the coordinator of United Transporters, The following highways will be affected by protesters this Friday, June 28:
- Mexico-Puebla Highway (Directed to CDMX)
- Mexico-Pachuca Highway (Directed to CDMX)
- Veracruz-Puerto old hut
- Booth Mérida-Cancun
- Cancun Airport
What is the reason for roadblocks? Reyes argued that this mobilization is a claim for non-payment by the government that has refused to pay. basalt used in the works of the Mayan Train.
According to Transportistas Unidos, the debt is 90 million pesos to suppliers who have already delivered the material and for whom the payment has not been covered. corresponding payment.
The Maya Train is the most important project of Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s six-year term and runs for more than 1,500 kilometers in the southeast of the country.
For its construction, the government put five sections out to tender among private companies and assigned two more to the Army to build.
