Blockades in CDMX Today by Transporters: Which Routes Are Affected?

This Monday, a massive transporters’ march will take place, causing blockades in Mexico City and the State of Mexico, which is expected to lead to congestion at various points across the capital. The Alliance of Autonomous Transporters of the Mexican Republic (AAA) is leading the protest, with its final destination being Mexico City’s Zócalo.

The primary reason for the protest is the disappearance of Fernando Galindo, a member of the guild, who was reportedly kidnapped 72 hours ago. His case has sparked a wave of indignation among transporters, who denounce the growing violence, extortion, and kidnappings they experience while traveling the country’s roads. The organization issued an urgent call to the three levels of government demanding security and justice, warning that mobilizations will continue until a response is received.

The Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) reported that partial and total closures will begin in various strategic thoroughfares in the starting in the early hours of Monday. Meanwhile, transporters, originating from various municipalities in the State of Mexico, will advance towards the Zócalo, generating traffic disruptions at multiple points.

Additionally, the main access routes to the capital may experience intermittent closures: Authorities recommend that the public depart early and avoid conflict zones, as extensive traffic jams and public transport delays are anticipated.

Capital authorities anticipate that the blockades could extend throughout the day. Contingents are expected to gradually enter Mexico City through different access points, complicating traffic in: The public is also advised to use alternative transportation, work remotely if possible, and follow real-time reports through official traffic and security accounts.

Furthermore, the National Guard deployed personnel to key points in the State of Mexico and CDMX to ensure the circulation of emergency services and prevent confrontations.

Given the magnitude of the blockades, the Ministry of Mobility recommended alternate routes for those who must travel this Monday:

For those coming from the north (Querétaro, Tepotzotlán, Cuautitlán): use the México–Pachuca highway or Boulevard Manuel Ávila Camacho (Periférico Norte). From the west (Toluca, Lerma, Naucalpan): it is suggested to travel along the Federal Highway México–Toluca to Santa Fe and connect with Avenida Vasco de Quiroga. From the south (Morelos, Tlalpan): prefer Calzada de Tlalpan and Avenida División del Norte. For those heading to the center: enter via Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas or Avenida Congreso de la Unión, depending on the point of origin.

The Alliance of Autonomous Transporters of the Mexican Republic called for this mobilization as a pressure tactic due to the lack of response from authorities regarding the whereabouts of Fernando Galindo, who allegedly disappeared at the hands of criminal groups dedicated to extortion.

In a statement, the guild members noted that “impunity has reached alarming levels” and that transporters face daily violence on roads, without guarantees of security or effective state protection. “We demand the immediate intervention of the three levels of Government – federal, state, and municipal – to locate him alive and guarantee the safety of all transporters who daily traverse the country’s roads,” the AAA stated in its public position.

Transporters also recalled the case of Bernardo Aldana, another colleague from the guild who was a victim of disappearance, emphasizing that authorities have not offered concrete results in either case. “We demand justice, security, and the safe return of our colleague Fernando Galindo,” the organization emphasized.