03 Jul 2024 | 02:45 PM UTC
Mexico: Taxi drivers blocking Siglo XII Highway near Atlixco, Puebla, as of July 3
Taxi drivers blocking traffic on Siglo XII Highway near Atlixco, Puebla, Mexico, as of July 3. Transport disruptions, tight security likely.
Taxi drivers are staging a roadblock protest on the Siglo XII Highway near the Los Molinos area of Atlixco, Puebla. The purpose of the action is to denounce the recent assault and murder of a driver and demand improved safety conditions on the highway. Police have deployed to the scene to negotiate with protesters and possibly clear the road.
Authorities will likely maintain increased security in the impacted area. Clashes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out, especially if police attempt to remove the roadblock.
Seek alternative routes to circumvent the impacted highway. Do not attempt to pass through the erected roadblock, wait for police to dismantle it before proceeding. Depart the area immediately at the first sign of any security disturbance. Heed all instructions from local authorities.
