[Síguenos ahora también en WhatsApp. Da clic aquí] Business Coordination Council (CCE) on Thursday strongly called on federal and state authorities to urgently release Mexico-Puebla Highway and the Northern Archroads that have been blocked by the egidataris since last Tuesday, August 6.
Protesters demand payment only for their lands, which were expropriated by the state for road construction.
This Thursday the egidataris agreed release a two-hour run on the Mexico-Puebla highway, hearing about the consequences of the blockade.
According to a statement from CCE and its member organizations, the blockade is delaying approximately 130,000 units, causing economic losses. is valued at more than 10 billion pesos.
The business sector notes that The damage represents a significant blow to various industries.including manufacturing, trade and logistics services, sectors that are fundamental to the country’s economy, and any disruption to their operations has implications that extend far beyond the blockade points.
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In addition to economic losses, thousands of people were affected in their ability to access essential services, perform their jobs and ensure the supply of essential goods.
The Central Election Commission noted that order must be restored and safety and freedom of movement are guaranteed to carriers, workers and all those citizens whose daily activities depend on these roads.
The Business Coordination Council and its member organizations reiterate their call to the authorities guarantee the free movement of people and goodsfor the benefit of workers, the economy and the competitiveness of the industry.
On Thursday evening, Puebla authorities announced that the ejidatarios had agreed to free up one lane of traffic in each direction:
…it was decided that the free traffic would be left on one lane permanently to avoid further impact on citizens, and the dialogue tables on the corresponding payment would be resolved through federal agencies and toll roads.
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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