# Mexicali Valley agricultural debt protests

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexicali-valley-agricultural-debt-protests
> Updated: 2026-08-20T23:17:53.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Wheat and corn producers in the Mexicali Valley initiated an indefinite protest by occupying federal offices belonging to SADER, CONAGUA, and the Procuraduría Agraria. Led by Horacio Gómez Carranza, the demonstrators demanded the settlement of approximately 125 million pesos in debts, some dating back to the 2022 agricultural cycle, and expressed concerns regarding support prices for upcoming cycles. Protesters had threatened to block the Mexicali Commercial Border Crossing if their demands were not met.

Following dialogue, the Government of Baja California signed an agreement to implement the ‘Emerging Program for Clear Wheat Income’. This initiative provides 1,500 pesos per hectare to eligible clear wheat producers in the Mexicali Valley. Governor Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda stated the program aims to mitigate decreased crop yields, while Mónica Vargas Núñez of SADER noted that the payment integration process would begin following the agreement. The State Council of Wheat Producers acknowledged the government’s support to maintain agricultural continuity.

In subsequent meetings involving various agricultural sectors—including date, citrus, corn, cotton, and livestock—producers expressed support for the state government and the work of SADER BC. Officials noted that the operational capacity of SADER BC had been hindered by previous blockades at its facilities. While acknowledging government efforts, producers maintained that current support remains insufficient due to high input costs, international prices, and adverse climatic conditions.

## Claims

- Morena uses telephone surveys as a primary filter to determine the most well-known candidates in states with more than six participants. (single source)
- The party presented initial profiles for candidates in Aguascalientes, Campeche, Colima, Querétaro, and Sinaloa. (single source)
- Residents in Tijuana, Tecate, and Mexicali reported receiving systematic harassment calls promoting Julieta Ramírez for the Baja California governorship. (single source)
- Julieta Ramírez has not addressed allegations regarding the legality of her campaign promotion or the source of her funding. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Baja California approves 1,500 peso per hectare subsidy for wheat producers

Baja California will provide 1,500 pesos per hectare to clear wheat producers in the Mexicali Valley to offset decreased crop yields and support agricultural sustainability.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/baja-california-approves-1500-peso-per-hectare-subsidy-for-wheat-producers

### 2026-08-17: Mexicali wheat producers occupy federal offices over unpaid debts

Wheat and corn producers in Mexicali have occupied federal offices to demand 125 million pesos in unpaid debts, threatening to block the commercial border crossing if demands are not met.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicali-wheat-producers-occupy-federal-offices-over-unpaid-debts

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Cite as: Mexicali Valley agricultural debt protests. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mexicali-valley-agricultural-debt-protests