Freight representatives announce strike over highway insecurity
Original reporting: Colima Noticias
What happened
CANACAR Colima representatives announced an indefinite national freight strike beginning Monday, citing extortion, highway insecurity and tax incentive rules. They warned of possible disruptions to goods and fuel supplies.
Reporting and context
Freight transport representatives in Colima announced an indefinite national strike beginning Monday over highway insecurity, extortion, protection payments, deteriorating roads and tax incentive rules, according to Colima Noticias. They said their demands had not received satisfactory responses.
CANACAR Colima representatives warned that a stoppage could disrupt goods distribution and supplies of basic products and fuel, with wider consequences for Mexico’s economy. They called for stronger highway security, action on extortion complaints and improvements to road infrastructure.
Colima Noticias reported that the group also sought changes to eligibility for the tax incentive covering toll payments. Representatives asked for the annual revenue limit to be raised to 420 million pesos and for the benefit to extend to all carriers, regardless of their turnover.
They appealed to President Claudia Sheinbaum and federal lawmakers to address those demands before the planned stoppage takes effect. The report names CANACAR state delegate Germain Albarrán, ports commission president Bernardo Magaña, deputy delegate Jorge Montufar, manager Rubén Sandoval and board members Arnoldo Deniz and Alejandro Gonzáles among those present.
The representatives described freight transport as essential to the country’s functioning. They said they wanted solutions that protect drivers, keep businesses viable and allow goods to continue moving across Mexico.
Original report: Colima Noticias.