Mexican Farmers Shut Down Highways In National Strike
More than 100,000 farmers across 17 states in Mexico launched a general strike on October 14, shutting down highways and marching on government palaces.
The strike is a direct challenge to President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration, demanding an end to NAFTA flexibilities and other policies that farmers say are destroying their livelihoods.
- Highways were shut down across the country
- Marches took place from Sinaloa to the state of México
Farmers are demanding better prices for their produce, at times dumping their limes and avocados in protest.
Author's summary: Mexican farmers strike against government policies.