Mexico truckers reach deal for talks after strike disrupts 19 states

Mexican trucking organizations reached an agreement with federal officials Tuesday to begin negotiations aimed at resolving a nationwide strike that disrupted highways across 19 states, The agreement between Mexico’s Interior Ministry (Segob) and trucking groups, including the National Chamber of Freight Transport (CANACAR), calls for four high-level working sessions addressing highway security, infrastructure, tax incentives, regulations and other issues affecting the country’s freight transportation industry. Truckers launched nationwide demonstrations on Monday, demanding government action against cargo theft , highway robberies with violence , extortion and rising operating costs. The agreement arises after trade and freight transportation officials raised concerns about freight transportation and supply chain delays, according to reporting by La Jornada , T21 and Revista Transportes y Turismo . Mexico’s Interior Ministry reported demonstrations at 38 locations across 19 states Monday morning, involving 691 vehicles and 858 participants. The protests included truck convoys, roadside gatherings and highway blockades.