The Zacatecas state government reached an agreement with bean producers protesting in Plaza de Armas, allowing the removal of agricultural machinery and freeing the space for the Festival Cultural Zacatecas 2026 inauguration. General Government Secretary Rodrigo Reyes Mugüerza highlighted both parties' willingness. A dialogue table with federal authorities will be set up this Sunday.
Rodrigo Reyes Mugüerza said the agreement was possible due to the sensitivity of producers and government, as well as Governor David Monreal Ávila's efforts during the recent visit by Mexico's president.
Under the deal, a dialogue table with federal Food for Well-Being authorities starts this Sunday. It will address issues like collecting 1,500 tons of beans from about 300 producers, seeking certainty in marketing their harvest.
"The state government's commitment is to keep pressing for the Federation to actively join these tables and respond to the legitimate demands of Zacatecas farmers," Reyes Mugüerza emphasized.
Producer representatives voiced willingness for dialogue and civility in their protest. "We come in peace, we are hardworking people. Our demand is fair and addresses a real need. We trust dialogue will yield agreements benefiting all parties," they stated. They removed machinery to allow the festival to proceed.
