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Article Summary:
Highway Blockade in Mexico:
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador addressed the recent highway blockade near Mexico-Puebla, which caused significant economic losses. He confirmed that the PRI organization “Peasant Torch” was behind the blockade.
Government Response:
- López Obrador emphasized that the government will honor previous agreements made with farmers and will assess damages caused by them decades ago.
- He criticized lawyers for attempting to profit from the situation and assured farmers that their rights will be recognized based on a professional and impartial appraisal.
- The president expressed his disapproval of attempts to inflate compensation demands and emphasized that the government is responsible for managing public finances.
Unresolved Issues:
- The specific amount of compensation offered to the farmers remains undisclosed.
- The president did not elaborate on any measures being taken to prevent future highway blockades.