On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, transport strikes disrupted key highways across Puebla, even after the federal Ministry of the Interior (Segob) announced the previous night that agreements had been reached to suspend these blockades. The Alianza Mexicana de Organizaci\u00f3n de Transportistas (AMOTAC) went ahead with their planned protests, highlighting ongoing tensions between transport workers and authorities. <\/p>\n
Starting early Wednesday, truck drivers occupied lanes at the Atlixco toll booth, reducing traffic flow to one lane per direction and causing significant delays. But the impact was far from isolated. AMOTAC had already warned of a nationwide strike affecting strategic routes in Puebla, demanding better security on roads, an end to extortion, and lower operational costs for the transport sector. <\/p>\n
Here are some of the main affected routes in Puebla:
\n– Mexico-Puebla Highway
\n– V\u00eda Atlixc\u00e1yotl
\n– Cholula-Huejotzingo Federal Road
\n– Amozoc-Perote Highway
\n– San Jos\u00e9 Chiapa-San Salvador El Seco Road
\n– Audi-El Seco Road
\n– Cuacnopalan-Oaxaca Superhighway near Tehuac\u00e1n
\n– V\u00eda Corta to Santa Ana Tlaxcala <\/p>\n
In addition to highway blockades, AMOTAC members also protested outside Puebla\u2019s Secretariat of Mobility and Transport offices, signaling their determination to keep pressure on authorities. <\/p>\n
The federal government\u2019s announcement on Tuesday night suggested a breakthrough in negotiations, but AMOTAC maintained the protests, citing unresolved issues such as violent robberies, extortion, and high costs that continue to burden transport operators nationwide. <\/p>\n
Authorities have urged drivers to plan for extra travel time and stay updated with real-time traffic reports as these protests coincide with a busy day of World Cup 2026 events, potentially compounding travel difficulties for thousands. <\/p>\n
While these disruptions are challenging, they also underscore the urgent need for improved infrastructure and security measures. Initiatives like Puebla\u2019s upcoming cable car system could offer safer, more efficient alternatives for urban mobility, reducing reliance on vulnerable road transport and supporting inclusive, sustainable transit solutions for all residents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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