Highway blockades that disrupted major trade corridors across northern Mexico this week — including routes used daily by Rio Grande Valley businesses and residents — were lifted Thursday night after farmers and transport operators reached an agreement with federal officials in Mexico City, according to the Interior Ministry (SEGOB).

The protests, which spread across multiple states and affected access to bridges near Reynosa, Nuevo Progreso, and San Fernando, stemmed from rising production costs, long-delayed federal payments, and mounting insecurity across cargo routes.

Federal officials outline agreement with grain producers

SEGOB said the agreement includes several immediate actions.

Federal agriculture officials will publish the operational rules for the 2024 spring–summer and 2024–2025 fall–winter wheat programs within the next 15 days and reopen registration for eligible producers.