Residents Block Mexico-Cuernavaca Highway Demanding Order and Security Near Tlalpan Toll Booth

Residents protesting a lack of order and security have blocked the Mexico-Cuernavaca highway near the Tlalpan toll booth, causing significant traffic disruptions. The demonstration, involving inhabitants from the San Pedro Mártir, San Andrés Totoltepec, and San Miguel Xicalco neighborhoods, brought traffic to a standstill in both directions.

The protesters gathered at the toll plaza, demanding improved traffic management, regulation of businesses operating in the vicinity of the toll booth, and enhanced security and lighting in the underpass area. The blockade led to extensive vehicle queues extending back towards La Joya, significantly delaying motorists attempting to enter or exit Mexico City.

In response to the closure, the Secretariat of Citizen Security implemented preventive traffic control measures. Authorities diverted drivers to the federal highway to Cuernavaca while maintaining a presence at the protest site. The demonstration highlights ongoing concerns among residents regarding public safety and infrastructure management in the area.