Widespread Road Blockages Disrupt Travel Across Mexico
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A wave of road closures and partial blockages is impacting travel across multiple states in Mexico, as of November 26, 2025. The disruptions, stemming from various protests and demonstrations, are causing significant delays and impacting transportation networks nationwide.
Ongoing Disruptions: A State-by-State Overview
The situation remains fluid, with reports changing throughout the day. Here’s a breakdown of the affected areas, based on the latest information:
Sinaloa: Continued Total Closures
Sinaloa remains heavily impacted, with total closures continuing in both directions on key highways. These include the Culiacán – Las Brisas highway at the El Pisal toll booth (km 023+500), the Culiacán – Los Mochis highway at the Puente de Sinaloa toll booth (km 132+000) and toll booth No. 59 Las Brisas (km 110+100). These blockades have been ongoing for a significant period, causing substantial disruption to commerce and travel.
Jalisco: Extensive Blockades Reported
Jalisco is experiencing widespread blockages. Affected routes include the Mexico-Guadalajara Highway (Maravatío-Zapotlanejo section, km 426, at the Ocotlán toll booth), the La Barca-Jiquilpan branch (km 10+000, near La Barca), the Guadalajara-Colima Highway (km 87+000, near Zapotlán el Grande), the La Barca-Atotonilco Highway (km 1+800, in La Barca), the Irapuato-Guadalajara Highway (km 159+500, near Atotonilco), and multiple locations along the Maravatío-Zapotlanejo highway (km 426+500, km 001+500, and near the Ocotlán toll booth).
Michoacán & Jalisco: Concentrated Disruptions on Maravatío-Zapotlanejo Highway
Both Michoacán and Jalisco report significant disruptions along the Maravatío-Zapotlanejo highway. In Michoacán, blockades are reported near the Ecuandureo toll booth (km 360+040), near km 023+200 of the Briseñas – Sahuayo highway, and at several points near the Zinapécuaro, Vista Hermosa, and Panindicuaro Toll Booths (km 202+000, 390+000, and 307+270 respectively).
Chihuahua: Major Road Closures
Chihuahua is facing total closures in both directions on the Cd. Juárez – Janos highway (km 177+000) and near km 072+200 of the Chihuahua – Cd. Juarez highway. Additionally, blockades continue near the Camargo – Saucillo highway. The National Guard has shared images from the affected areas, highlighting the scale of the disruptions.
Tlaxcala & Tamaulipas: Blockades Impacting Key Routes
In Tlaxcala, total closures are reported on the Los Reyes – Zacatepec highway (km 071+500 and km 060+100). Tamaulipas is experiencing a blockade near km 049+250 of the Matamoros – Reynosa highway.
Other Affected Areas
- Veracruz: Total closure continues near km 216+100 of the Paso del Toro highway – Acayucan.
- Baja California: Total closure continues near km 002+300 of the San Luis Rio Colorado-Mexicali highway.
- Sonora: A partial closure is in effect on Blvd. Luis Donaldo Colosio (km 021+012).
- Guanajuato: Total closures are reported on the Querétaro – León highway (km 123+000), though traffic has been released on a section of this highway (km 123+000) following a previous incident.
Protesters Allow Passage for Medical Emergency
Amidst the widespread disruptions, a notable act of compassion occurred in Jalisco. Protesters maintaining a blockade on the Ocotlán highway allowed a truck carrying a minor requiring urgent surgery at a hospital in Veracruz to pass through. The State Highway Police of the Jalisco Security Secretariat facilitated communication with the protesters, ensuring the child received timely access to critical medical care.
Situation Remains Unstable
The reasons behind these widespread blockades remain complex, reportedly involving transporters and farmers protesting various issues. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, and travelers are strongly advised to avoid affected areas and seek alternative routes. The ongoing disruptions underscore the fragility of transportation networks and the potential for widespread impact from localized protests. .
Travelers are urged to stay informed and check for updates from official sources before embarking on journeys through these regions.
