Overview

• The demonstration intermittently shut the Mexico–Querétaro highway and sections of the Arco Norte near Soyaniquilpan for about 12 hours, using burning tires and one-lane openings.
• The National Guard reported a full closure toward Mexico City and partial disruption toward Querétaro, guiding motorists to local detours near kilometer 84.
• Participants demanded the safe return of taxi drivers Carlos Cornelio Ortega, 25, and Cristóbal Govea González, 23, last seen on August 22 in Jilotepec and Chapa de Mota.
• Protesters alleged the men were abducted after refusing extortion payments and pointed to La Familia Michoacana, an attribution not confirmed by authorities.
• The State of Mexico prosecutor’s office said Acme organized the action and that its staff is in contact with the families, while the drivers remained unlocated after the crowd withdrew late Monday.