Mexican truckers and farmers plan to block highways and border crossings nationwide on Monday, April 6, in a coordinated strike that could cause major delays at the Tijuana and Mexicali ports of entry. The blockade is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m.
The National Association of Truckers (ANTAC) and the National Front for the Rescue of the Mexican Farmland (FNRCM) are leading the action. ANTAC leader David Estévez Gamboa said organizers deliberately chose April 6 to avoid disrupting Easter weekend travel. Mexico’s Semana Santa school holidays run through Friday, April 10, meaning many vacationers will still be on the road when the blockade begins.
What Organizers Are Demanding
Truckers are protesting rising highway violence, including cargo theft, robberies, and police extortion. ANTAC leaders have reported between 54 and 70 truck robberies per day on Mexico’s federal highways. The association has also accused state, municipal, and National Guard personnel of participating in corruption at roadside stops.
Farmers are demanding higher support prices for crops such as corn and beans and opposing proposed changes to the National Water Law, which they fear will restrict irrigation access. Both groups want lower diesel prices and increased agricultural subsidies from the federal government.
Border Crossings and Supply Chain Risks
Organizers have confirmed plans to blockade customs offices and U.S. border crossings, following a similar playbook from November 2025. That earlier mega-blockade snarled traffic in more than 20 states and disrupted freight flows at crossings including the Bridge of the Americas linking El Paso and Ciudad Juárez. Logistics firm C.H. Robinson confirmed at the time that the protests affected cross-border cargo routes.
For Baja California, the Tijuana and Mexicali crossings are the most likely to be affected. Travelers returning north after the Easter holiday should plan for potential closures or long waits. Disruptions to commercial trucking could also affect fuel and food deliveries on the peninsula, particularly for communities south of Ensenada that depend on a single highway corridor for supplies.
How to Prepare
Drivers heading to the border on April 6 should monitor conditions through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) port status page and local social media accounts for real-time updates. Those with flexibility may want to cross on Sunday, April 5, before blockades begin. The duration of the action remains unclear, though November’s blockade lasted roughly one day before negotiations led to a partial reopening.
This story was first reported by Mexico News Daily.