On Tuesday, October 14th, farmers across Tamaulipas staged widespread road blockades, joining a nationwide protest demanding urgent support from the federal government. The demonstrations, led by agricultural producers and members of the National Indigenous Peasant and Social Assembly, brought traffic to a standstill as convoys of tractors and farm vehicles occupied key highways throughout the state.
The protest is part of a broader movement sweeping across Mexico, with similar actions reported in Michoacán, Jalisco, and Sinaloa. Farmers are calling for increased subsidies, fair crop pricing, and immediate intervention to address the economic crisis affecting the agricultural sector. In Tamaulipas, the crisis has been exacerbated by plummeting prices for sorghum, a staple crop in the region, leaving producers struggling to cover basic costs.
Major routes, including the highway near San Fernando and the Reynosa-Pharr international bridge, were blocked for hours, disrupting commercial and passenger traffic. Authorities urged motorists to seek alternative routes and exercise caution, as delays extended into the evening.
“We’re not asking for luxuries,” said one protester. “We’re asking for the government to recognize the value of our work and help us survive.”
The farmers’ demands include financial rescue packages, guaranteed purchase prices, and long-term investment in rural infrastructure. Despite the disruption, organizers emphasized the peaceful nature of the protest, stating that their goal is to draw attention to the plight of Mexico’s agricultural workers.
As of Wednesday, October 15th, blockades remain in place in several regions, with farmers vowing to continue until meaningful dialogue with federal authorities begins. The protest underscores growing tensions between rural communities and government officials over agricultural policy and economic justice.
Source: Milenio
