President suggests that Antorcha Campesina is behind the blockade on the Mexico-Puebla highway

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.