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Mexican Trucking Groups Secure Negotiation Framework After 19-State Strike

Mexico's Interior Ministry and major trucking organizations agreed Tuesday to initiate formal talks following a nationwide strike that halted operations across 19 states. The National Chamber of Freight Transport (CANACAR), the Mexican Alliance of Transport Organizations (HAMOTAC), and the Mexican-American Federation of Transporters (FEMATRAC) will participate in four high-level working sessions. These sessions will address highway security, infrastructure development, tax incentives and regulatory reform. According to government reports, Monday's demonstrations involved 691 vehicles at 38 locations across 19 states, though industry groups contended the action extended to all 32 Mexican states. Truckers demanded government intervention against cargo theft, violent highway robberies, extortion and escalating operational expenses. CANACAR President Augusto Ramos Melo led negotiations alongside counterparts from HAMOTAC and FEMATRAC. Carriers indicated continued strategic highway demonstrations would proceed pending negotiation outcomes.