Truckers and farmers across Mexico have announced a nationwide “mega-blockade” for Monday, April 6, 2026, warning that highways and even border crossings could be paralyzed. Authorities insist dialogue is ongoing, but organizers say insecurity and economic pressures leave them no choice.
Protest Details
- Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
- Start Time: Blockades expected to begin by 7 a.m.
- Organizers: National Truckers Association (ANTAC) and National Front for the Rescue of the Countryside (FNRCM)
- Purpose: Protest against highway insecurity, extortion, rising fuel costs, and lack of government support for farmers and truckers.
Expected Impact
- Highways likely affected:
- Mexico City–Querétaro
- Mexico City–Cuernavaca
- Mexico City–Pachuca
- Mexico City–Puebla
- Culiacán–Mazatlán
- Morelia–Pátzcuaro
- Salamanca–Celaya
- Federal Highways 45, 49, and 15D
- Border crossings: Customs offices and U.S. border points may also face blockades, echoing last November’s protests.
Demands
- Permanent National Guard presence on crime-prone highways
- Lower diesel prices and elimination of the IEPS fuel tax
- Highway repairs and pothole fixes
- Subsidies for rising agricultural input costs
- Action against dumping of foreign crops
- Access to development bank loans for independent truckers
- Expanded healthcare and housing programs for transport workers
Government Response
The Interior Ministry (Segob) argues there is “no motive” for the protest, claiming agreements have already been reached, and security operations strengthened. Officials emphasize ongoing dialogue, but organizers insist conditions remain unsafe and unresolved.
Travelers should expect significant disruption on April 6, with potential delays across major highways and border crossings. Authorities advise monitoring traffic updates and adjusting travel plans accordingly.
Source: Milenio
