Confederación Nacional Campesina seeks U.S. expansion amid rural violence

The Confederación Nacional Campesina (CNC) is seeking to expand its presence in the United States to organize Mexican agricultural workers and secure better labor conditions. This move follows a memorandum of understanding signed with the American Society of Mexico (AmSoc), which aims to connect Mexican producers with U.S. financing, technology, and markets while establishing traceable agricultural supply chains.

CNC leadership cited the deteriorating situation in the Mexican countryside as a primary driver for this expansion. Officials reported rising instances of violence, extortion, and disappearances affecting rural producers. The organization also criticized recent Mexican administrations for weakening technical assistance and commercialization tools. The 2026-2037 program aims to generate 200,000 legal agricultural jobs annually in the U.S. and establish direct producer-buyer contracts covering one million hectares.

Simultaneously, at the CNC National Congress, regional delegations from states like Chihuahua and Coahuila have voiced concerns regarding the impact of government budget cuts on rural productivity. Leaders emphasized the need for renewed public policies and support for machinery and diesel to protect the livelihoods of farming families.