The Alianza Mexicana de Organización de Transportistas AC has declared a nationwide road blockade across all 32 states in Mexico, set to take place on Wednesday. This demonstration coincides with the World Cup match between the Mexico national football team and the Czech Republic at the Estadio Azteca. The transport group is calling for stronger government intervention to tackle highway insecurity, including violent cargo thefts and alleged extortion by authorities, alongside demands for reduced operating costs such as towing fees, municipal access permits, licensing charges, vehicle registration fees, and certification costs.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has responded by announcing that the government is developing new measures to enhance highway security. She outlined plans for a specialized road-monitoring system, akin to a public security command center, which aims to bolster surveillance and response capabilities on major highways. Despite this announcement, AMOTAC has not withdrawn its protest plans and has warned that truck convoys may head towards Mexico City’s central square if their demands remain unmet.
The upcoming protests are expected to disrupt several major routes connecting Mexico City with surrounding regions, including highways to Pachuca, Chalco, Querétaro, Puebla, and Cuernavaca. These disruptions are likely to cause significant traffic issues as thousands of fans travel to witness the football match. The transporters have a history of organizing similar protests; in December, they joined forces with farmers in nationwide road blockades that led to negotiations with government officials. The group emphasizes that their demands focus on security and working conditions, rather than political matters.
Cargo theft is a persistent issue in Mexico’s transport sector, with official figures reporting around 8,000 incidents annually, averaging more than 20 per day. Violence is prevalent, as most cases involve attacks on drivers. Over 5,200 transport thefts have been recorded in the first ten months of 2025. AMOTAC insists that urgent and stronger security measures are essential to protect drivers and ensure safer transportation operations across the nation.