Business Sector Warns of Supply Chain and Employment Risks Following Violence from 'El Mencho's' Takedown

The takedown of capo Rubén Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho,” this Sunday, February 22, which led to a wave of violence and blockades across 20 states in the country, has jeopardized national logistics, triggering a red alert among the business sector due to the risk of economic paralysis.The Business Coordinating Council (CCE) warned that the blockades and vehicle burnings — although some have already been controlled — not only affect social stability but also directly disrupt supply chains and the movement of goods in critical points across Mexico.For its part, the Mexican Employers’ Confederation (Coparmex) stated that stability and free transit are non-negotiable requirements to sustain investment and employment.

Given the interruption of strategic roadways in states such as Aguascalientes, Guanajuato, and

— many of which are now operating normally — the organization emphasized the urgency of signaling legality to prevent further damage to the country’s commercial reputation.

“Stability and free transit are indispensable conditions to preserve confidence, investment, and employment. Mexico requires clear results and effective coordination to guarantee certainty for those who generate opportunities in the country,” affirmed the employers’ association.Furthermore, Concanaco Servytur activated a monitoring protocol in the Bajío industrial corridor, specifically in León, Irapuato, and Silao, due to the high regional connectivity these areas represent for trade and tourism.Octavio de la Torre, president of the confederation, urged businesses to activate operational continuity plans to mitigate economic losses resulting from road closures.

“Our priority is the safety of people and the orderly continuity of economic activity. We act with institutional responsibility and in permanent coordination with authorities and Chambers of Commerce nationwide.”### Continue Reading The economic impact also extends to the tourism sector, where visitors have been advised to remain sheltered in their hotels.The business sector concurred that any prolonged interruption in communication routes would elevate transportation costs and jeopardize the fulfillment of international contracts, potentially leading to capital flight if order is not immediately restored.Finally, business organizations stressed that security is an indivisible pillar of development.

It is worth noting that according to information from the Mexican Government’s Security Cabinet as of 9:00 PM on Sunday, 252 blockades were recorded across 20 states, 90% of which have been deactivated, marking the beginning of the normalization of commercial and logistical flows in the Republic.In turn, this cabinet indicated that Jalisco remained the epicenter of criminal resistance, concentrating 65 blockades, primarily affecting federal and state highways and urban thoroughfares vital to the economy of western Mexico.## More Information The post

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