Mexico road closures amid transport protests disrupt major highways

In Oaxaca, protesters from the San Juan Mazatlán Mixe municipality blocked the federal Coatzacoalcos‑Salina Cruz highway near kilometre 169, demanding the official recognition of their cabildo led by Esteban Santiago Aguilar. The National Guard reported significant traffic congestion, advised drivers to avoid the area and use alternative routes, and warned of economic impacts on the Isthmus corridor.

In Jalisco, transport workers shut the road to Chapala airport for several hours, prompting federal deputy Mario Iñiguez Franco to criticize the government for leaving citizens to bear the cost of insecurity and extortion on federal highways. He called for concrete measures to improve safety and enforce agreements with the transport sector. Both incidents highlight ongoing grievances over road security and government response, affecting commerce and travel across the country.