Mexico's National Association of Cargo Truckers (Antac) has called for demonstrations and road blockades in April, following Holy Week, due to a lack of measures against roadside extortions, murders, and disappearances, as well as rising gasoline prices. President David Estévez stated the national strike will occur on April 6. He thanked Segob officials for negotiations but highlighted no concrete progress.
Mexico's National Association of Cargo Truckers (Antac) has announced a national strike on April 6, 2026, after Holy Week, to protest ongoing insecurity on Mexican highways. In a video, Antac president David Estévez said: “Para que vean que no somos tan inconscientes, pues que pase la famosa Semana Santa; que todo mundo salga a pasear, a vacacionar,” after which road blockades and demonstrations will begin over extortions, murders, disappearances, and gasoline price hikes. Estévez acknowledged “avances entre comillas” from last year's protests benefiting truckers and farmers but criticized persistent corruption and state and municipal police checkpoints set up since Morena took power to extort drivers. He added: “La inseguridad sigue a todo lo que da, la corrupción sigue a todo lo que da. No han retirado los retenes que tanto daño te han hecho” to truckers. While thanking Secretariat of Government (Segob) officials for mediating worktable discussions, he pointed out no concrete actions, such as purchasing field products to prevent spoilage. Antac demands include removing state limits on police investigations for better pursuits, a dedicated C5 for cargo transport with 24/7 monitoring, and drones to locate criminals. Earlier, Antac and the National Front for the Rescue of the Mexican Countryside (FNRCM) announced protests during the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City to highlight these issues to tourists.
