Blockades at Mexican railways continue, despite warnings from the country’s president, Enrique Peña Nieto, who said the country could use the force to stop the protests.
Late in July, several industrial segments complained that the blockades imposed by the National Coordination of Education Workers, CNTE, were affecting local steelmakers and other industrial sectors. The education workers oppose education reforms introduced by president Enrique Peña Nieto.
The blockades continue at Mexican railways in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca and Michoacán.
Canacero said in July it respects the freedom of expression, but opposes any action that violates the citizens’ rights.
At the time, Canacero said “a lot of plants” have been seriously affected by the blockades.
In a letter sent to SteelOrbis on July 26, Canacero said that at the time the blockades have cost local steelmakers MXN 700 million in losses.