Farmers Hold National Strike, 17 States Face Roadblocks
October 27, 2025 | Source: Mexico Solidarity Media | by Baja News
Thousands of farmers belonging to the Peasant Agricultural Movement (MAC) and the National Union of Agricultural Workers (UNTA) began a national strike this Monday which included demonstrations and roadblocks in at least 17 states.
The protest’s main demand from the federal government is the establishment of a guaranteed price of 7,200 pesos per ton of corn, as well as greater support for the primary sector. Their demands also include the exclusion of basic grains from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the creation of an agricultural development bank, and the restructuring of credit for producers.
The demonstrations began at 8:00 a.m., with protesters warning that the blockades could become total starting at 10:00 a.m. if no agreement was reached with the authorities.