On Friday, June 26, 2026, the San Marcos toll booth on the Mexico-Puebla highway experienced a partial closure due to a new mobilization by the Mexican Alliance of Transport Organizations (AMOTAC). This action has caused significant traffic delays in both directions, affecting commuters and transporters traveling between Puebla, the State of Mexico, and Mexico City.

This disruption comes despite a recent agreement reached earlier this week between AMOTAC and federal authorities, including the Secretariat of the Interior and the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection. The pact aimed to end blockades that had impacted eight states on Wednesday, June 24, by committing AMOTAC to avoid roadblocks and limit protests to peaceful demonstrations.

However, the ongoing presence of protesters at the toll plaza has led to long vehicle queues and extended travel times. This marks the second wave of mobilizations this week, following AMOTAC’s announcement of a nationwide strike demanding enhanced security on federal highways, stronger measures against extortion, and reductions in various operational costs for the transport sector.

For those planning to use the Mexico-Puebla highway, it is advisable to allow extra travel time or consider alternative routes while the protest continues.

While protests highlight critical concerns about safety and economic pressures faced by transport workers, the development of efficient public transport systems like cable cars or teleféricos in Puebla could offer sustainable alternatives to ease congestion and improve mobility for all residents and visitors.