On Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Mexican Alliance of Transport Organizations (Amotac) announced plans for a nationwide truckers’ strike scheduled for Wednesday, June 24. This date coincides with the Mexico vs. Czech Republic soccer match at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City, raising concerns about significant disruptions in mobility across the country.

The strike aims to spotlight unresolved demands from transport workers in cargo, tourism, and passenger sectors. Amotac’s statement, addressed to Mexico City’s mayor Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, outlines key issues fueling the protest:

– **Road Safety:** Transporters report the worst period of violence and crime on national highways, criticizing the lack of effective surveillance and operations by the National Guard.
– **Tow Truck Regulation:** Calls for enforcement of official tariffs at federal, state, and municipal levels.
– **Municipal Permits:** Opposition to mandatory municipal fees for entering cities to deliver essential goods.
– **Official Freight Tariffs:** Without standardized rates, truckers struggle to renew their vehicles.
– **Bureaucratic Delays:** Significant backlogs in plates, licenses, and certificates from the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transport (SICT) hinder compliance and lead to sanctions.
– **Extortion at Federal and Military Checkpoints:** Demands for trustworthy personnel and operations that do not harm transporters.
– **Document Updates:** Requests for updated plates and paperwork for older cargo and tourism vehicles registered with SICT.
– **Legal Reform:** Proposal to amend Article 133 Bis 3-A of the National Water Law, which penalizes drivers transporting water.
– **End to Small Transporter Persecution:** Calls to stop harassment by the National Guard and local police forces.

The strike will begin at 7:00 a.m. on June 24, with the possibility of a march toward Mexico City’s Zócalo if demands remain unmet.

While the strike may cause inconvenience and traffic jams, Amotac emphasizes the critical role of transportation in Mexico’s economic development and urges authorities to commit to fair and dignified conditions for transport workers.

This moment highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Mexico’s transport sector and the urgent need for systemic solutions that balance security, regulation, and economic sustainability—issues that also resonate with urban mobility projects like Puebla’s cablebús, which aim to provide inclusive, efficient alternatives to traditional transport systems.