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Mérida's Periférico highway reopened after 22-hour blockade by evicted individuals
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Mérida's Periférico highway reopened after 22-hour blockade by evicted individuals

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The Periférico highway in Mérida, Yucatán, was reopened after a 22-hour blockade by individuals who had been evicted from a property.
  • The blockade occurred at the intersection of Periférico and Avenida 86 in the southern part of the city.
  • Authorities reported the situation was resolved voluntarily without incidents, and police remain deployed as a precaution.

The main Periférico highway in Mérida, Yucatán, was reopened early Friday after a 22-hour blockade. The closure was initiated by a group of individuals who had been evicted from a property in the San José Tecoh area, leading them to block the intersection of the Periférico with Avenida 86 in the southern part of the city.

The Secretariat of Public Security (SSP) reported that their officers arrived at Kilometer 8 of the Periférico. They observed that the individuals involved remained at the scene but eventually left voluntarily, allowing the road to be cleared without any incidents.

The SSP stated that the operation concluded with a "saldo blanco," meaning no negative outcomes or injuries. As a preventative measure, riot police have been deployed to the area to ensure continued free passage and prevent any recurrence of blockades. Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena emphasized that order in Yucatán is maintained through firm, professional, and coordinated institutions, upholding the rule of law.

in Yucatán order is preserved with firm, professional, and coordinated institutions

— Joaquín Díaz MenaGovernor of Yucatán, highlighting the state's approach to maintaining order following the resolution of the highway blockade.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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