Customs Agents Strike Slows Operations in Mexico’s Largest International Trade Port

Manzanillo Customs, Colima, resumed activities after two days of being affected by a blockade carried out by alleged workers who allegedly demanded better working conditions.

Customs agents strike slows operations in Mexico’s largest international trade port

Order was restored and full operations resumed at the Pacific Coast port of Manzanillo on Friday, after authorities suppressed a labor strike that began Monday.  National Guard troops, aided by federal security forces, secured the affected areas and removed striking customs employees who were blocking points of entry to the port.  #EntérateCerca de 100 trabajadores y funcionarios de la aduana marítima realizan bloqueo al puerto, denuncian abuso…

Manzanillo Customs resumed its operations, after GN agents intervened to evict those who blocked access.

One worker reported that security elements removed the protesters and that between five and 11 of their comrades have not been located.

Punto y Coma MX The National Guard led an operation to remove the demonstrators and reopen the port of Manzanillo. The dismissal of five customs agents led to a demonstration in which the participants blocked the port of Manzanillo, Colima. Dozens of people prevented the access of cargo transport, which paralysed the activities and caused millionaire losses. The Administration of the National Harbour System (ASIPONA) Manzanillo reported that by …

The authority of the port of Manzanillo has informed that during the dawn (02:00 hours) of this Friday 16 May has concluded the demonstration and blockade to the harbour enclosure by the employees of the customs. “(...) we are working with the authorities and the Harbour Community in order to restore the activities in the port at 6:00hrs. It is requested to start with the shipment of units from the indicated time continuing with the schedule of …