This December 3, farmers from Puebla, Tlaxcala and Veracruz They closed various entrances to the Chamber of Deputiesvenue where today the modifications to the National Water Law. The protesters, seeking to put pressure on the Government of Mexico, have also closed the Córdova-Americas International Bridge in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua.
Ariel Reichfrom the municipality of Galeana, Chihuahuasaid that on Tuesday, December 2, they saw progress by the legislators and the farmers’ commission negotiating the water law in Mexico City, however, this Wednesday they noticed that the negotiations are progressing slowly and, as stated, would not be so favorable for them.
He assured that they will continue with the blockade during this day and until there is a favorable negotiation on the water issue, since he assures that their assets and lands will be directly affected.
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They assured that they will not be removed from the place, even with the anger of the transporters waiting to cross the goods to the United States.
At the Córdova-Americas International Bridge, in the loading area, there are dozens of transporters stranded, waiting for the cargo passage to be cleared so they can cross the companies’ goods to the northern country.
Another possible national blockade
According to the National Peasant Confederation (CNC)protesters in San Lázaro and in other parts of the country are already ready to respond – with protests – if they consider that their water rights are violated with the new agreements of the Water Law.
The CNC reported that other groups of producers are dispersed on highways and main roads in several states to join the protests “as soon as necessary“.
With information from SUN.
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